London 1981, 165 pp.,plates and photos, dust jacket c328cc
[Noordwijk, Netherlands]

ISBN10: 0713438975, ISBN13: 9780713438970, [publisher: Batsford, London] Hardcover First Edition 165pp. 10 x 7.6 inches. Navyblue buckram, gilt titles. Covers vg. In pictorial jacket, vg with small lib label on spine, protected in sleeve. The jacket is taped to the boards, lower 2 inches of front endpaper partly rubbed off. Internally, some very slight exlib traces, else interior of book as new. Illustrated with colour and b/w photographs. Weight 750g before packaging. Overseas postage would require addition. (Garden, Cactus, House Plant, Mammillaria) Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall
[Glasgow, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1981]
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ISBN10: 0876633602, ISBN13: 9780876633601, [publisher: Universe Books, New York] Hardcover First Edition Mammillaria is a complete, definitive, and up to-date reference work on the most popular of all cactus genera. It has been needed by enthusiasts and collectors for a long time. The book contains full descriptions of all the recognized Mammillaria species (over 200 in number), with clear, close-up photographs. Listed too are all the other specific names collectors are likely to encounter, with appropriate cross references. In addition, to illustrate the coloration of spines and flowers, there are 32 colour photographs. To help the grower, there is a chapter on cultivation, which includes methods of propagation, based on the author's 30 years experience of growing Mammillarias, and notes on the individual requirements of the species. There are chapters on the classification and geographical distribution of Mammillarias based on work by David Hunt of the Royal Botanic Garden. Kew, the leading taxonomist on the genus, lists of societies and journals catering for the Mammillaria collector, and a bibliography This book is likely to be the standard work on Mammillaria for many years. Jacket scuffed with some chipping. 160 pages. ------------------ Orders over $100.00 are shipped using tracked courier delivery services. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall
[Oudtshoorn, South Africa] [Publication Year: 1980] ...
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ISBN10: 0713438975, ISBN13: 9780713438970, [publisher: B. T. Batsford Pub.] Hardcover New. Fast Shipping and good customer service
[Fayetteville, TX, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1981]

ISBN10: 0713438975, ISBN13: 9780713438970, [publisher: B. T. Batsford Pub.] Hardcover New
[Long Beach, CA, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1981]