Description

Immediate dispatch from Somerset. Book in excellent unread/unused condition. Hardcover. English. See images for condition.

About the book >.>.> This book aims to present the history and development of the Auricula to both casual reader and enthusiast. It describes traditional and more recent methods of cultivation how to exhibit the plants how they are judged how to breed new varieties and how to deal with pests and diseases. More than two hundred varieties both old and new are discussed in detail and numerous coloured illustrations are included. In writing the book the author has drawn on over thirty years’ experience of growing showing breeding and judging the plants. Having known and exchanged views with many of the leading personalities of the time he is able to provide insights into both plants and breeders. He currently sits on the committees of both the Midlands and West and the Northern Sections of the National Auricula and Primula Society. This book presents the most extensive alphabetical listing of more than two hundred plants including the most up-to-date varieties enabling the accompanying photographs to give an insight into their form and beauty. (MP)