Written by retired nurseryman, seedsman and horticultural writer T1000 Decorative Plants, 1983' this book attempts to provide a comprehensive guide to the palms and cycads of the world. Contains information on origins, habitat, propagation and care of both species. Includes colour photographs and descriptions of all known varieties and a detailed index. Profusely illustrated.

You will find inside profiles of 184 palm and 35 cycad species, as well as expert advice on selecting, planting, and propogating this book has step-by-step instructions and guide to matching palm species to indoor and outdoor settings.

Cycads superficially resemble palms and are often misidentified as such. However, cycads are actually a unique assemblage of primitive plants that have been around for at least 250 million years. They have become highly sought after for gardens, both private and public, and their present status as endangered plants has engendered an upsurge of interest in their conservation. With Cycads of the World, David Jones has achieved that difficult task of writing a scientifically accurate text, which is both easy to read and to understand. For this second edition David Jones has added information covering over 100 new species and subspecies of cycads, and updated his material on the 200 species from the first edition. Each entry includes a full description, distribution and habitat information, and a detailed cultivation and propagation guide. Over 360 color photographs plus many other illustrations and maps facilitate easy identification for all living species. This second edition of Cycads of the World makes a fine addition to the library of anyone interested in exotic plants, including gardeners, landscape architects, horticulturalists, botanists, and the curious reader alike.

This work describes each of the 100 species of chamaedorea palms in detail and illustrates the diversity in the genus with over 550 color photographs. These palms are highly ornamental and among the most popular in the world. Chapters cover culture, conservation, distribution and ecology, economic uses, history, hybrids, morphology, and background information.

Make the most of the versatile palm with a photo-packed introduction to varieties for every climate and landscape. An extensive directory covers more than 100 species of palm, yucca, agave, cordyline, phormium, and astelia; as well as mixed plantings; hard landscaping; and the use of tubs, planters, and other containers. Simple instructions for planting, maintenance, and propagation come with close-up drawings.

Enth.: The palms of Thailand / Donald R. Hodel and Poonsak Vatcharakorn. The cycads of Thailand / K.D. Hill and Poonsak Vatcharakorn.