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One of a series of 80 high quality chromolithographs from a broken-backed copy of the book ‘The Native Flowers and Ferns of the United States’ published in Boston USA by L. Prang & Co in 1878. Illustrated by Alois Lunzer with text by Thomas Meehan, who was at the time Professor of ‘Vegetable Physiology’ (what [...] Discovered in 1893 in a Singapore garden, the natural hybrid named Vanda Miss Joaquim was propagated by the millions and set the precedence for a worldwide programme of hydridisation. This orchid was chosen as Singapore’s national flower on April 15, 1981. Here at last is a book attempting to put in historical perspective the [...] In this stunning book, renowned Thai floral artist Sakul Intakul combines colorful tropical flowers, exotic foliage and other unusual design materials in refreshingIy original floral displays suitable for any occasion and any setting. Photographed in the spectacular, contemporary homes of Thailand’s leading artists, designers and professionals, the simple but imaginative floral displays evoke the [...] 
The Flora of Peninsular Malaysia Series II provides revisions for seed plant families that occur in Peninsular Malaysia. Vol. 2 is devoted to 2 subfamilies of the Apocynaceae: Apocynoideae with 21 genera and 55 species , and Rauvolfioideae with 14 genera and 57 species. Both subfamilies included indigenous species that are important ornamental plants, like [...] Living with bougainvillea is all about living with colour, variety and a sense of light-heartedness that brings cheer to the dullest day. To a Sunday gardener who does not feel inclined to slave too much in the garden, he or she can still enjoy the bounties of a healthy plant that requires little care [...] …Come with me sir! A flower, very large, beautiful, wonderful! These were the words of an unnamed local guide who found Rafflesia and pointed it out to Dr. Joseph Arnold and sir Stamford Raffles on 19 may 1818 at Bengkulu, Sumatra. Thus was this magnificent plant introduced to the western world. The first report, [...] Rafflesia flowers are the largest in the world. Yet the plant body of these incredible plants consist of only tissue strands within the Tetrastigma vines they parasitise, and the flower itself. The present account serves as an introduction to these amazing plants, which have enthralled all who have seen them. Not surprisingly, much attention [...] The hot, humid and vibrant tropical climate nurtures a wide variety of delicious fruit which grow in abundance. This beautifully produced book introduces readers worldwide to the best tropical fruit, with hints on how to recognize them, enjoy them, get the best out of them. There are recipes from some of the best kitchens [...] This handy pocket guide introduces approximately 40 fruit species commonly found in the Tropics. Each exotic item is described in detail and its country of origin and areas of growth are discussed. Culinary uses are given, with tips on how to produce the best flavors, and the book ends with a number of mouth-watering [...] |
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