Cultivation, propagation, apomixis, horticulture.

Cultivation, propagation, apomixis, horticulture.

Birches or Betula are among the most attractive and common trees in the landscape and in gardens. The Genus Betula is the first monograph published on this plant group, the species of which have been notoriously difficult to identify. Accounts are given of all known birches found in Europe, Asia and North America, both white and brown barked, and a key for their identification. An invaluable tool for arboriculturalists and professional and amateur gardeners, and will also appeal to lovers of botanical art.

The most comprehensiveand authoritative accountof lavender. Describingsome 39 species, theirhybrids and cultivars, thisbook brings togethertheir taxonomy,distribution, history,cultivation, propagation,and an overview of theircommercial products,essential oils and chemistry. Lavishly illustrated withRHS Gold Medal award winning paintings bybotanical artists Christabel King, Georita Harriottand Joanna Langhorne. With 31 botanicalpaintings, 45 line drawings and many colourphotographs.