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Camellias:  The Gardener's Encyclopedia

by Jennifer Trehane

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FOR DECADES, large swathes of the United States and Europe believed camellias to be altogether too tender for garden use, their exquisite blooms in pure colors giving the impression that they were too rarified and delicate to tangle with.  Today, few gardens are without their camellias. They may be container-grown and tucked up against the warmest wall in the garden, but most gardeners ensure they find a place for them.
 

This encyclopedia is a comprehensive, one-stop reference for camellia enthusiasts at all levels. It
provides information on how to grow and care for camellias as well as detailed descriptions of a hand­picked selection of over 600 garden-worthy species and cultivars.  Jennifer Trehane has been growing camellias for decades and her knowledge of their requirements runs deep. First-time growers and enthusiasts alike will value the wealth of cultivation information that includes establishing camellias in the garden, growing them successfully in containers, propagation techniques, unique grafting methods, and advice on combating problems that result from pests, diseases, and other causes.
 

The highly informed and truly international plant selection includes classic favorites as well as the latest introductions.  Significant coverage is given to cold-hardy cultivars, and a whole chapter is devoted to the williamsii hybrids, known for their tolerance of short daylight hours and cold winters.  The sasanquas are celebrated for the simple elegance of their blooms and their value as topiary specimens in small courtyard gardens. Among the japonicas described are classics found in historic gardens, tried-and-tested stalwarts, and some interesting modern varieties that are highly adaptable.  A stunning line-up of reticulatas follows, confirming their excellence as landscape plants and inspiring wonder for the sheer impact they make when in full bloom.
 

Over 800 captivating irnages make selection and identification a pleasure and will entice gardeners everywhere to become better acquainted with these irresistible garden plants.
 

Title: "Camellias:  The Gardener's Encyclopedia"
Author: Jennifer E. Trehane
Publisher: Timber Press

Publication: October 2007, $59.95 (U.S.A.), £35.00 (U.K.).  Cloth, ISBN-13: 978-0-88192-848-8
380 pages, 9 in. x 11 in., color photographs. 

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