Beutler, Linda -  Gardening with Clematis
Takes the approach of growing Clematis with other plants which are compatible and complement each other, with many colour photos of the results that can be achieved. 2004 9 ¼ x 6 ¼ 300 pages
 
Cover: Hardback
Comments: ,  (RRP £25), New
Price: £(GBP)15.00
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Clements -  African Violets
A well written and illustrated book by the person who has done so much to popularise these plants in Britain. 192 pages including 16 pages of colour photos. 8 ½ x 5 ¼
 
Cover: Softcover
Comments:  (RRP £9.99), New
Price: £(GBP)4.00
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Cooke, Ian -  Grasses and Bamboos
A practical guide with the emphasis on using these plants with others to make a harmonious vista, and all the basics are covered as well. Well illustrated in colour and written by a well known UK horticulturalist and nurseryman. 2005 11 ¼ x 8 ¾ 96 pages
 
Cover: Hardback
Comments: , Wear to the dust jacket (RRP £12.99), New
Price: £(GBP)8.00
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Darke, Rick -  Timber Press Pocket Guide to Ornamental Grasses
An attractive book in which the foremost person in using grasses in gardens distils the key issues on growing and using them in the garden, and the best species to use, well illustrated with colour photos. 2004 8 ½ x 6 226 pages
 
Cover: Plastic
Comments: ,  (RRP £14.99), Second hand book – please see important information
Price: £(GBP)6.50
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Davidian -  The Rhododendron Species - Volume II Elepidotes Part 1 Arboreum - Lacteum
A detailed look at the species in these series of species, which a wealth of information. 1989 11 ¼ x 8 ½ 344 pages plus 48 pages of colour photos.
 
Cover: Hardback
Comments: , New
Price: £(GBP)20.00
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Evison, Raymond -  Clematis for Small Spaces
The most famous name in the Clematis World in recent years set out to produce varieties which met the needs to modern gardens and gardeners – more compact and floriferous type without the worries which have traditionally been associated with them of wilt. Here he present the current situation, and tells us how to use them in a wide variety of situations from the traditional to indoors, in sun or shade, and for flower at different times during the summer. Well illustrated with colour photos. 2007 10 ½ x 7 ½ 272 pages
 
Cover: Hardback
Comments: , Slight wear to dust cover (RRP £20), New
Price: £(GBP)13.50
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Halliday -  The Illustrated Rhododendron
This is a remarkable book in that it guides the reader through the Rhododendron classification of the RGB Edinburgh, using illustrations over the years from Curtis’s Botanical Magazine. Superbly illustrated with 121 full page colour plates by such well known artists by Fitch, Snelling, Smith, Edwards, Stones, Hooker, Price, Mendum, Ross-Craig, Webster, Curtis, Halliday, Purves, King, Walsh and Weddell. The text is by Pat Halliday who worked in the herbarium at Kew for 40 years and carried the identification for them on Rhododendrons. Superb. 268 pages 2001 Timber Press 12 x 8 ½
 
Cover: Hardback
Comments: betrock, New
Price: £(GBP)25.00
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Mathew ed -  Genus Cyclamen in Science, Cultivation, Art and Culture
This substantial book is the result of the aim of the Cyclamen Society from its early days to produce a book which covered all aspect of the plant which has contributions from a wide range of experts and enthusiasts of the plants. Their botany starts it off followed by comprehensive descriptions of the species including their variation and habitats. Scientific studies and fieldwork follow along with their cultivation and cultivar development. An unusual aspect is a large section on their appearance in botanical illustration and another in popular culture. Well illustrated with many colour photos and botanic art as well as maps etc this is surely the pinnacle of their celebration! 2013 11 ½ x 9 ½ 574 pages
 
Cover: Hardback
Comments:  (RRP £90), New
Price: £(GBP)75.00
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McGeorge, Pamela -  Lilies
An introductory book on these plants, covering all aspects from history, cultivation, selection etc. 2004 10 ¼ x 7 ¾ 96 pages
 
Cover: Laminated Illustrated Hard cover
Comments: , New
Price: £(GBP)8.00
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Metcalf, Lawrie -  Hebes - A Guide to Species, Hybrids and Allied Genera
The Author is a well known authority on New Zealand plants, and here gives chapter and verse on these useful and attractive plants from their habitat and classification, through their uses. The main part goes through the species and cultivars, and their relatives Heliohebe, Parahebe and Chionohebe. An authoritative book well illustrated with colour photos. 2006 9 ¼ x 7 ¼ 260 pages plus 48 pages of colour photos
 
Cover: Hardback
Comments: ,  (RRP £30), New
Price: £(GBP)15.00
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Morgan, Raymond -  Impatiens - The Vibrant World of Busy Lizzies, Balsams and Touch-Me-Nots
The plants we know as house and bedding plants are only a minute part of this plant family, and the author, an ex nurseryman who has spent much time studying these plants from around the world tried to give a much better understanding of the plants, botany, cultivation and the species to be found in Africa and Asia, well illustrated with colour photos. 2007 9 ¼ x 7 ¼ 219 pages
 
Cover: Hardback
Comments: Very slight wear to the dust jacket (RRP £20), New
Price: £(GBP)10.00
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Peat & Petit -  The Daylily - A Guide for Gardeners
Introductory chapters, some by other authors, cover their history, the species, hybridising, before giving a selection of what they see as the best cultivars. Final chapters consider their cultivation in different parts of the world, pests and diseases, exhibiting etc. Colour photos illustrate some of the selected species. 2004 9 ½ x 8 200 pages
 
Cover: Hardback
Comments:  (RRP £22.5), New
Price: £(GBP)12.50
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Rolfe & Cave -  Camellias: A Practical Gardening Guide
A good introduction to growing these attractive and popular plants, written by a NZ enthusiast. Covers all that you’d expect from their nomenclature etc with the main emphasis on growing them and the species and cultivars . 1992 9 ¾ x 7 141 pages
 
Cover: Softcover
Comments: 2003 edition,  (RRP £14.99), New
Price: £(GBP)9.50
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Stevens -  Begonias
A good introduction to growing these plants, with much emphasis on how and where rather than just endless lists of varieties. Attractively illustrated. 96 pages 2002 10 x 7 ½
 
Cover: Softcover
Comments: , New
Price: £(GBP)10.00
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Walker -  Euphorbias - RHS Handbook
This concise RHS Wisley Handbook covers those suitable for herbaceous cultivation in the UK. 96 pages 2002 8 ½ x 5 ½
 
Cover: Softcover
Comments:  (RRP £7.99), New
Price: £(GBP)4.00
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Ward -  Primroses and Polyanthus - a guide to the species and hybrids
This is largely a book about the cultivated forms of these plants written by a well know exhibitor and hybridiser, and also covers propagation and cultivation. Very readable. 160pages plus 16 pages of colour photos illustrating 64 varieties. 1997 Batsford 10 x 7 ½
 
Cover: Hardback
Comments:  (RRP £25), New
Price: £(GBP)12.50
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Wheeler -  Gardening with Hebes
An attractively produced book which gives much attention to the cultivation and many and varied uses within the garden, as well as a descriptive section on a selection of the species. 149 pages 10 ¾ x 8 ¼ 2002
 
Cover: Softcover
Comments:  (RRP £12.95), New
Price: £(GBP)10.00
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