AN ILLUSTRATED ENCYCLOPEDIA OF CLEMATIS:

Portland, Oregon, U.S.A.: Timber Press, in Association with the British Clematis Society , 2001. 426pp. Two colour maps, b/white line-drawn illustrations, plus colour photographic illustrations throughout. Book clean, square. Spine firm, bright gilt title there-on. Plain green boards undamaged. Colour illustrated dustjacket has minor soft edge-creasing, minimal surface indentations. From the jacket flap: "This long-awaited book is separated into two sections: the first is devoted to the care and cultivation of clematis, while the second provides an alphabetical list of more than 550 plants, from the acclaimed large-flowered forms to the less familiar shrubby, sub-shrubby, and herbaceous forms that are beginning to be available. Using everyday language, the authors provide plant descriptions that include information on origin, habit, pruning group, flowering period, cultural requirements, recommended uses in the garden, and hardiness. Several useful appendices assist gardeners in using the right plant for the right site and in obtaining reliable plants and seeds. The text is accompanied by more than 650 magnificent photographs, making this encylopedia an indispensable reference and guide." Includes Foreword by Mike Brown. Preface by Mary K. Toomey. Glossary, Bibliography and Index. Book weight approx. 1.82KG. (Customers outside Australia only - This item will incur extra postage charges as it weighs over 1KG. Please email for quote).. First Edition. Hardcover and Dustjacket. Very Good+/Very Good. 4to - (approx. 28.5cm x 22cm).