Ferns In Australia: Common, Rare & Exotic: Origin, Identification & Cultivation
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
For the gardener, naturalist, or plant enthusiast captivated by the ancient and otherworldly beauty of ferns, Ferns in Australia: Common, Rare & Exotic presents an authoritative and richly detailed guide to one of the plant kingdom's most enduring lineages. Authors D. L. Jones and C. J. Goudey chronicle the full spectrum of Australian ferns — from the ubiquitous species found in backyards and bushland to the rarest and most spectacular exotic varieties — detailing their origins, identification markers, and the precise cultivation techniques required to grow them successfully. The text is structured with scientific rigour yet remains thoroughly accessible, making it an indispensable reference for both the amateur grower and the serious botanist. Beyond its practical utility, this volume illuminates the remarkable diversity of fern life that thrives across Australia's unique and varied ecosystems, arguing compellingly for a deeper appreciation of these often-overlooked plants. Jones and Goudey's prose is methodical and authoritative, underpinned by decades of combined expertise in Australian botany, and the work stands as a landmark reference in horticultural literature. Whether you seek to cultivate a lush fernery or simply identify a species encountered in the wild, this comprehensive guide will leave you with an entirely new reverence for the quiet, primordial world of the fern.
Author: D. L. Jones & C. J. Goudey
Format: Hardback
Genre: Botany
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
For the gardener, naturalist, or plant enthusiast captivated by the ancient and otherworldly beauty of ferns, Ferns in Australia: Common, Rare & Exotic presents an authoritative and richly detailed guide to one of the plant kingdom's most enduring lineages. Authors D. L. Jones and C. J. Goudey chronicle the full spectrum of Australian ferns — from the ubiquitous species found in backyards and bushland to the rarest and most spectacular exotic varieties — detailing their origins, identification markers, and the precise cultivation techniques required to grow them successfully. The text is structured with scientific rigour yet remains thoroughly accessible, making it an indispensable reference for both the amateur grower and the serious botanist. Beyond its practical utility, this volume illuminates the remarkable diversity of fern life that thrives across Australia's unique and varied ecosystems, arguing compellingly for a deeper appreciation of these often-overlooked plants. Jones and Goudey's prose is methodical and authoritative, underpinned by decades of combined expertise in Australian botany, and the work stands as a landmark reference in horticultural literature. Whether you seek to cultivate a lush fernery or simply identify a species encountered in the wild, this comprehensive guide will leave you with an entirely new reverence for the quiet, primordial world of the fern.