The Gardener's Iris Book
Author: William A. Shear
Publisher: Taunton
Published: 1998
Total Pages: 184
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA complete guide to growing and propagating irises.
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A Guide to Bearded Irises
Author: Kelly Norris
Publisher: Timber Press
Published: 2012-05-22
Total Pages: 349
ISBN-13: 1604694068
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe diversity of bearded irises rivals that of any other perennial grown in temperate climates. For some gardeners, they bring back warm memories of a grandparent's garden; for others, they're a cutting-edge plant with a seemingly endless capacity for producing new forms and patterns. As the manager of Rainbow Iris Farm and co-editor of the Bulletin of the American Iris Society, Kelly Norris is the authority on gardening with bearded irises. His introductory chapters offer tips for successful growth, garden design, plant selection, and "creating" new irises. A Guide to Bearded Irises also provides portraits of the most outstanding plants in each of the six recognized categories, from the dainty miniature dwarf bearded irises to the stately tall bearded irises. A resource section lists specialty nurseries, organizations devoted to bearded irises, and public gardens with notable iris collections.
Irises
Author: Claire Austin
Publisher: Timber Press (OR)
Published: 2005
Total Pages: 339
ISBN-13: 0881927309
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"Cultivation advice, information about the plants' breeding history, and ideas for using irises with other plants in the garden make this the perfect one-stop reference for iris enthusiasts everywhere."--BOOK JACKET.
Gardening in the Caribbean
Author: Iris Bannochie
Publisher: MacMillan Education, Limited
Published: 1993
Total Pages: 204
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe warm climate and generous rainfall of the Caribbean islands, together with rich soils, provide excellent conditions for growing a great variety of plant life. Columbus discovered that the indigenous peoples of the region were successfully growing an extensive range of plants and crops, and successive settlers of many cultures have introduced their familiar species. There are few places in the world with as great a diversity of plants as found in today`s Caribbean. This book tells the reader how to acheive the best results by learning more about the plants and how to grow them in particular situations. It covers all aspects of Caribbean and tropical gardening. It discusses climate, soils, drainage and irrigation, feeding, pruning and propagation. A chapter on landscape introduces the basics of garden design, and shows what to grow where. The section on plant competitors focuses on pest, disease and weed control in a tropical context. Iris Bannochie won the Gold Medal on three occasions at the Chelsea Flower Show in London, and was awarded the Gold Vietch Memorial Medal by the Royal Horticultural Society in 1977 for her contribution to tropical horticulture.
Iris of China
Author: James W. Waddick
Publisher: Timber Press (OR)
Published: 1992
Total Pages: 216
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis monograph comprises Zhao's systematic analysis of China's 60 native & introduced species & Waddick's account of Chinese irises in the wild & in the garden, based on research that included a 7,500-mile collecting expedition in 1989 & resulted in the introduction of many species previously unknown in the West.
The Gardener's Guide to Growing Irises
Author: Geoff Stebbings
Publisher: Timber Press (OR)
Published: 2001-10-15
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780881925197
DOWNLOAD EBOOKStebbings begins with a chapter on classification and botany, explaining how the genus is organized. In the chapters that follow, he groups the plants according to their place in the classification, recommending species for water gardens, shady gardens, rock gardens, etc. He offers advice on their cultivation, propagation, pest and disease control, and hybridizing; he also gives a brief history of each species. In a chapter on irises for the specialist, the author recommends a variety of species that are more difficult to grow and hard to find. The book's appendixes include a 20-page list of cultivars arranged by color and a list of award-winning irises. This truly comprehensive guide book has 79 color photographs.
Beardless Irises
Author: Kevin C. Vaughn
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
Published: 2015
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780764349065
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis complete guide gives all the information you need to choose, grow, and appreciate the beardless iris--from basic planting information to help beginners, to the essential hybridizing details that horticulturists need. Beardless irises are cousins of the more familiar bearded irises, but are much more variable, with plants ranging from four-inch-tall dwarfs with tiny flowers to five-foot stalks with dinner-plate-size flowers. In addition, beardless irises of at least one type will grow in virtually every gardening situation from dry shade to standing water in full sun. No other group of perennials offers such versatility. Here, all five major groups are covered in detail: Siberian, Japanese, Pacific Coast Native, spuria, and Louisiana. The garden uses, development of the modern hybrids, and recommended cultures are given for each of the diverse groups of beardless irises. In addition, a separate chapter covers the techniques for creating your own beardless hybrids.
The Iris Family
Author: Peter Goldblatt
Publisher: Timber Press
Published: 2008-01-01
Total Pages: 292
ISBN-13: 0881928976
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIrises and their relatives are lily-like plants related to the orchid and narcissus families, with whom they share a propensity for large, brightly colored, attractive flowers. Many have longlasting flowersÑIris, Gladiolus, and Freesia are among the most important cut-flower crops in the world. The intricate flowers of the iris family are finely adapted for pollination by a variety of animals, including hummingbirds, sunbirds, beetles, butterflies, moths, wasps, and bees. This intimate connection between flower form and pollination biology reveals how the marvelous range of flower colors, shapes, and scents are vital to the lives of the species. The diversity of Iridaceae is illustrated in more than 200 superb photographs supplemented by expert line drawings. A lifetime of work by the world's expert on Iridaceae is distilled in this definitive account. Botanists, ecologists, naturalists, and gardeners will find this an essential reference.
My Favorite Plant
Author: Jamaica Kincaid
Publisher: Macmillan
Published: 1998-11
Total Pages: 364
ISBN-13: 9780374281939
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA delightful compendium of writing on plants. The passion for gardening and the passion for words come together in this inspired anthology, a collection of essays on topics as diverse as beans and roses, by writers who garden and by gardeners who write. Among the contributors are Christopher Lloyd, on poppies; Marina Warner, who remembers the Guinée rose; and Henri Cole, who offers poems on the bearded iris and on peonies. There is also an explanation of the sexiness of castor beans from Michael Pollan and an essay from Maxine Kumin on how, as Henry David Thoreau put it, one "[makes] the earth say beans instead of grass." Most of the essays are new in print, but Colette, Katharine S. White, D. H. Lawrence, and several other old favorites make appearances. Jamaica Kincaid, the much-admired writer and a passionate gardener herself, rounds up this diverse crew. A wonderful gift for green thumbs, My Favorite Plant is a happy collection of fresh takes on old friends. Other contributors include: Hilton Als Mary Keen Ken Druse Duane Michals Michael Fox David Raffeld Ian Frazier Graham Stuart Thomas Daniel Hinkley Wayne Winterrowd
Finding Iris Chang
Author: Paula Kamen
Publisher: Hachette+ORM
Published: 2007-12-10
Total Pages: 306
ISBN-13: 030681725X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIris Chang's mysterious suicide in 2004, at age thirty-six, didn't seem to make any sense. She had more to live for than anyone, including fame, fortune, beauty, a husband, and child. Some even wondered if the controversial author of the Rape of Nanking had been murdered. Long-time friend Paula Kamen was among those left wondering what had gone so wrong. Seeking to reconcile the suicide with the image of Chang's “perfect” life, Kamen searched her own memory and scoured Chang's letters, diaries, and archival material to fill in the gaps of Chang's personal transformation-from awkward teen to homecoming princess in college, from “ex-shy person” to world-class speaker and international human rights pioneer-and later decline into mental illness and paranoia. A literary investigation of an important writer's journey, Finding Iris is a tribute to a lost heroine, a portrait of the real and vulnerable woman who inspired so many around the world.
