Conifers: The Illustrated Encyclopedia (2 Volumes)

Book News, Inc.
Although this set appears very accessible with its many attractive color photographs, it is probably most useful for those with some knowledge of the taxonomy and structure of conifersgardeners, landscape designers, and nursery professionals. The first volume begins with a short description of each of 65 genera belonging to the Ginkgophyta, Coniferophyta, and Gnetophyta. The rest of the set consists of photographs of individual specieswith a one or two sentence captionarranged by scientific name. Also included are maps of the hardiness zones of Europe, North America, and China, as well as an index of synonyms and an index of common names. -- Copyright © 1999 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR All rights reserved

Landscape Journal
Conifers is an extremely thorough and well-illustrated book that will be a great asset to landscape architects and horticulturists.

Taxon, August 1997
This is a scrumptious atlas for all lovers of gymnosperms.

Anne Lovejoy, Horticulture
...The best reference work on the subject to appear in recent times.

Book Description
Compiled by two of the worlds authorities on the subject and illustrated throughout in full color, this book is the most complete collection of photographs2,347 strongof conifers ever assembled. It is published in two volumes, which nearly doubles the pages of Timber Presss acclaimed earlier book Conifers, Second Edition, written by the same authors.

From the Publisher
These volumes are the most complete collection of conifer photographs ever assembled, displaying fine details of bark, cones, and needles. There are notes on distribution for each genus, discussion of botanical characteristics and classification, and lists of exemplary species. Besides 10 new genera, new in this set are a common name index, an index of synonyms, a suggested reading list, and a brief essay on photographing conifers.

About the Author
D. M. van Gelderen is an officer of the Netherlands Royal Boskoop Horticultural Society and proprietor of one of the worlds great specialist nurseries for conifers, maples, and rhododendrons. J. R. P. van Hoey Smith is director of the Trompenburg Arboretum in Rotterdam and President of the International Dendrology Society. D. M. van Gelderen is an officer of the Royal Boskoop Horticultural Society and proprietor of Firma C. Esveld in Boskoop, The Netherlands, one of the worlds great specialist nurseries for conifers, maples, and rhododendrons. In 1994, he was awarded the Royal Horticultural Societys Gold Veitch Memorial Medal. J. R. P. van Hoey Smith is director of the Trompenburg Arboretum in Rotterdam and President of the International Dendrology Society. An avid conifer collector, he travels extensively to photograph plants in their native habitats.


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Although this set appears very accessible with its many attractive color photographs, it is probably most useful for those with some knowledge of the taxonomy and structure of conifersgardeners, landscape designers, and nursery professionals. The first volume begins with a short description of each of 65 genera belonging to the Ginkgophyta, Coniferophyta, and Gnetophyta. The rest of the set consists of photographs of individual specieswith a one or two sentence captionarranged by scientific name. Also included are maps of the hardiness zones of Europe, North America, and China, as well as an index of synonyms and an index of common names. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.


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