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January 2006 Specials From Touchwood
Books
We begin 2006 with four excellent specials
from the "Gardener's Guide to Growing" series.
All are hardback, 160 pages, 190 x 245mm, colour photos
$30 each, were $69.95
1 Dahlias - The Gardener’s Guide to Growing by Gareth Rowlands,
1999
Be ready for the return to fashion of the Dahlia. Gareth Rowlands
is a plant geneticist who is also interested in Dahlias. He covers
their history, the various families, cultivation, the breeding of
new varieties, propagation and diseases.
Was $69.95, now $30
2 Fritillaries - The Gardener’s Guide to Growing by Pratt
& Jefferson-Brown, 1997
I hate people who can grow Fritillarias. This is the only book available
on these beautiful spring flowering bulbs and covers nearly 100
species. Torment yourself by attempting to grow them. Their exact
cultivation requirements are described, along with their history
and botany.
Was $69.95, now $30
3 Peonies - The Gardener’s Guide to Growing by Martin Page,
1997
Martin Page is a doctor of Botany who has specialized in peonies
over the last few years. He is also a professional photographer
which shows in his top-quality photographs. Both Herbaceous and
Tree peonies are described. Useful for growers in the cut flower
trade.
Was $69.95, now $30
4 Salvias - The Gardener’s Guide to Growing by John Sutton,
1999
90 species of Salvia are described including shrubs, annuals and
perennials. Their cultivation in a variety of sites is covered and
there are many excellent photos.
Was $69.95, now $30
5 FLORA 2 Volumes Cased With CD-Rom
Invaluable reference with10,000 photos and 20,000 plants, suitable
for the Southern hemisphere. The CD Rom allows for various specific
searches eg flowering period, colour, soil conditions.
$55, was $135. Freight - $8 North Island, $13 South Island
6 FLORA’S ORCHIDS by David P Banks, 2005
This is a very comprehensive, quality publication with new up-to-date
information on growing and identifying orchids. 1500 plants are
listed with more than 1300 photos.
Our price $49.99, RRP $69.99
7 Inspiration in the Garden by Peter Sergel
Hamilton Gardens has planted a series of gardens in varying styles,
which have developed over many centuries. Peter Sergel shows us
where he got his inspiration from, the plants appropriate for each
style and how the gardens were constructed. Excellent for students
of garden history.
$20, was $59.95, hardback, 220 x 290mm, 192 pages
8 New Zealand Native Flowers Calendar 2006
Twelve close-up photos of beautiful New Zealand natives such as
Chatham Island geraniums, South Island edelweiss, orchids, clematis,
gloxinia and so on.
$5, was $9.95
If you wish to order any of these titles just email us or use our
secure online order form at https://ssl.ramhb.co.nz/touchwoodbooks.
Postage and packaging is $5 per parcel for NZ orders under 2kg,
less if books are light. Overseas orders and NZ orders heavier than
2kg will be quoted. All titles mentioned have been in stock unless
otherwise stated but may not be when you order.
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