Botanical flower

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days From bright gerbera daisies to an exquisite magnolia, "Beautiful Botanical Knits" is a lush collection of 40 knitted and felted flower patterns that rival the beauty of true botanicals. Nora Bellows flower designs have earned her international acclaim, and she is known for her bright, bold bags and flowers. These handmade creations are the perfect portable project and truly capture the essence of each flower. Only a small amount of wool is required for each flower and the simple instructions make them accessible to even novice knitters. Features Summary From bright gerbera daisies to an exquisite magnolia, this title offers a lush collection of 40 knitted and felted flower patterns that rival the beauty of true botanicals.. Author Nora J. Bellows Publisher David & Charles Release date 20120330 Pages 176 ISBN 1-4463-0243-1 ISBN 13 978-1-4463-0243-9

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Following on from its successful launch in 2009, Collins Wild Flower Guide - the ultimate reference book for wild flower enthusiasts - now enters its second edition. Featuring all flowering plants, including trees and grasses, and ferns, this fully revised and updated field guide to the wild flowers of Britain and northern Europe is the most complete illustrated, single-volume guide ever published. Leading botanical artists have been specially commissioned to ensure accurate, detailed illustrations. Species are described and illustrated on the same page, with up-to-date authoritative text aiding identification. Plants are arranged by family, with their key features highlighted for quick and easy reference. The text offers a complete account of over 1,900 wild flowers of Britain and Ireland, along with a summary of their European distribution. Collins Wild Flower Guide is an indispensable guide for all those with an interest in the countryside, whether amateur or expert. Features Summary Following on from its successful launch in 2009, Collins Wild Flower Guide - the ultimate reference book for wild flower enthusiasts - now enters its second edition. Author David Streeter (Author), Christina Hart Davies (Illustrator), Audrey Hardcastle (Illustrator), Felicity Cole (Illustrator), Lizzie Harper (Illustrator) Publisher William Collins Publishing Release date 20160625 Pages 704 ISBN 0-00-815674-3 ISBN 13 978-0-00-815674-9

Softcover. Darling Wild Flower Society/ Botanical Society. English. 1996 1st ed. ISBN: 1874999112. 240 pp with hundreds of colour illustrations. Good condition in softcovers, name on prelims. Guide to almost 600 species - half those growing in the region and part of the spectacular spring display every year. Book No: 23892/1001160

Paperback. English. Botanical Society. 1988. In fair condition. Signed by both Annelise Le Roux and Wahl.

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days The rose is the world's favourite flower - and always has been. It is the greatest floral symbol of love and romance the world over, and touches people's hearts at many points in their lives as the flower most often chosen to celebrate significant milestones - weddings, anniversaries, births and deaths. This book traces the journey of the rose across the centuries, from battles to bouquets, charting its botanical, religious, literary and artistic history. From Cleopatra's rose-petal-filled bed to Nijinsky's Spectre de la rose, from the highly prized attar of rose oil so beloved by the ancient Persians to top-brand perfume labels today, and from Shakespearean myths about the Wars of the Roses to the significance of Queen Elizabeth I's embroidered dresses, Rose encapsulates the story of what makes this botanical family so loved. Using historical, literary and botanical sources from the world's major rose-growing nations, with vibrant illustrations from across the centuries and tales of medieval best-sellers, nurserymen's rivalries and changing tastes in the flower bed, Rose will be a delight to read for both the gardener and non-gardener alike. Features Summary With vibrant illustrations and tales of medieval best-sellers, nurserymen's rivalries and changing tastes in the flower bed, this book traces the journey of the rose across the centuries... Author Catherine Horwood Publisher Reaktion Books Release date 20181112 Pages 208 ISBN 1-78914-013-7 ISBN 13 978-1-78914-013-2

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days A complete photoguide to all the wild flowers of Britain to accompany the bestselling Complete British WIldlife. With over 1,000 main entries covering wildflowers, shrubs, aquatic plants, grasses, sedges and rushes Collins Complete Guide to British Wild Flowers is a definitive photographic reference guide for flower enthusiasts. Helpful information about habitats of wild flowers and useful tips to aid identification are included along with a botanical hotspots section detailing 100 rarer species. Comparison pages show different leaf shapes and flower clusters to enable quick and easy navigation to the right section of the book to make your identification. Detailed information on which places to visit in Britain particularly rich in flower species are also included, along with individual maps showing where each species can be found. This is the essential photographic field guide of the best wild flowers Britain has to offer. Features Summary A complete photoguide to all the wild flowers of Britain to accompany the bestselling Complete British WIldlife. Author Paul Sterry Publisher Collins Release date 20080407 Pages 320 ISBN 0-00-723684-0 ISBN 13 978-0-00-723684-8

(This title is available on demand: expected date of dispatch will be 4-7 working days once ordered) East Africa boasts a tremendous natural wealth of flora - indigenous, naturalized and exotic. This updated second edition of "Field Guide to Common Trees & Shrubs of East Africa" features more than 400 of the trees and shrubs that are commonly found in the region. The book is divided into four parts - trees, shrubs, palms and mangroves - with each part arranged in alphabetical order according to scientific name. The book features: species accounts describing the plants' habitat, bark, leaves, flowers and fruit; descriptions of the species' general and commercial applications and uses in traditional medicine; more than 1,200 photographs depicting the species, its fruit, flowers and bark; glossaries of botanical and medical terms; and, an Illustrated glossary showing flower parts, leaf shapes and leaf arrangements to clarify the terms used in the book. This invaluable guide will help plant enthusiasts identify prominent species in gardens and parks, along roadsides and in easily accessible parts of the East Africa countryside. Format:paperback Pages:384

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 15 working days Originally published in 1833, this horticultural resource manual was "designed as an introduction to vegetable physiology and systematic botany, for cultivators of flowers, with more than eighty beautifully-coloured engravings of poetic flowers." This illustrated and comprehensive description of flowers, their cultivation, classification, and interpretation is one of the first American botanical encyclopedias and is being published in conjunction with Old Sturbridge Village, one of America's leading living history and outdoor museums. Features Summary Published in cooperation with Old Sturbridge Village, this 1833 hardcover guide to flower cultivation, which includes 73 color illustrations, is one of the earliest American publications on horticulture written for the lay person.. Author H Bourne Publisher ApplewoodBooks Release date 20040401 Pages 288 ISBN 1-55709-386-5 ISBN 13 978-1-55709-386-8

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Join Rosie, Ren and Gran as they spot spring flowers, discover what grows in a greenhouse and taste the delicious foods that come from plants. Strawberries, blueberries, peas and carrots.YUM! This activity book is the perfect first introduction to the marvellous things that grow just outside our back door. With delightful illustrations by the much-loved Clair Rossiter and plenty of activities that link to the national curriculum for Key Stage 1, entertain little nature lovers by making paper flowers, creating a bee hotel and even baking a delicious apple cake. Produced in partnership with the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Kew is the world famous centre for botanical and mycological knowledge. Over the past 250 years, Kew has made innumerable contributions to increasing the understanding of plants and fungi, with many benefits for humankind. Activities include: spotting spring flowers, planting sunflowers, learning what makes up a flower, making a cress head, growing your own basil, starting your own allotment and more. Features Summary Join Rosie, Ren and Gran as they spot spring flowers, discover what grows in a greenhouse and taste the delicious foods that come from plants. Strawberries... Author Clair Rossiter Publisher Bloomsbury Activity Books Release date 20190325 Pages 32 ISBN 1-4088-9916-7 ISBN 13 978-1-4088-9916-8