Primula (Revised Edition)
a book by John Richards Illustrations by Brigid Edwards
This classic text has been updated and revised by the leading primulas expert. Primula is among the largest and most widespread garden genera with approximately 430 species. This new edition includes a major taxonomic
revision, evolutionary history of the genus, history of the exploration
and introduction of Primula, cultivation, propagation and
hybridization techniques, and a discussion of pests and diseases. This
book is beautifully illustrated with over 100 drawings and photographs.
Media reviews of this book:
“Anyone who truly loves plants will find much to contemplate — and much to carry into the garden — in this comprehensive botanical treatment of a well-loved garden friend.”
—Joanne Wolfe, Dig: The Magazine for Northwest Gardeners, February 2005
“[John Richards] is well qualified to bridge the gap between botanist and gardener, a task that he has achieved with great success in this beautiful edition of Primula.”
—Rosemary Read, The Social Gardener, Spring 2004
“This book with its excellent text, is perhaps the most recognized reference for horticulturalists when it comes to the genus Primula.”
—Peter Kendall, Journal American Rhododendron Society,Winter 2004
“This edition includes a full complement of new findings as well as much
information gathered since that first book... encyclopedic in form and is enhanced by the botanical illustrations.”
—Marty Figley, Observer & Eccentric, August 5, 2004
“Monumental... the author has again produced a classic reference on the genera.”
—Marilyn K. Alaimo, Chicago Botanic Garden, July 2004
Publishing details:
Hardcover, 386 pages, 8-¼" x 11", 84 color photos, 111 color illustrations, 10 b&w photos, 15 line drawings.
©2003, Timber Press, ISBN 0-88192-580-2
An excerpt from this book:
The social life of the Lancashire mill-towns in the Victorian era often
revolved around the many Auricula societies and their shows, where
considerable sums of money could be won. The modern Auricula is very
much an invention of the English Working Class... However, by the end
of the nineteenth century, the big houses had often espoused the cause
of the workers’ Auricula, to the extent that elaborate ’theatres’ with
shelves and a matt-black background were specifically built to show
them off in flower.
About John Richards
John Richards is professor of botany in the School of Biological Sciences,
University of Newcastle upon Tyne. He has been chairman of the
committee for the Alpine Garden Society and is a vice president of the
Botanical Society of the British Isles. He is the author of Plant Breeding Systems (2d ed. 1997).
Ordering information:Primula (Revised Edition) (Hardcover) (B-020)
Each $39.95
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Be sure to check out Digging Dog’s Primula selections:Primula capitata ssp. mooreana
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Primula rosea ‘Gigas’
Primula florindae
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