This Kew classic is an augmented edition of William Stearn's classic monograph on Epimedium published in 1938. Retaining the unmistakable stamp of scholarship and accessibility that characterised all his work, it is an essential botanical reference and a practical handbook for gardeners. Part I is a detailed taxonomic treatment of Epimedium and Vancouveria including cultivars, plus chapters on habit, classification, morphology, cultivation and geographical distribution; Part II covers Caulophyllum, Ranzania, Jeffersonia, ...
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This Kew classic is an augmented edition of William Stearn's classic monograph on Epimedium published in 1938. Retaining the unmistakable stamp of scholarship and accessibility that characterised all his work, it is an essential botanical reference and a practical handbook for gardeners. Part I is a detailed taxonomic treatment of Epimedium and Vancouveria including cultivars, plus chapters on habit, classification, morphology, cultivation and geographical distribution; Part II covers Caulophyllum, Ranzania, Jeffersonia, Leontice and other herbaceous Berberidaceae; and Part III is Julian Shaw's revision of Podophyllum. With 27 botanical paintings, 31 line drawings and 77 colour photographs.
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First Edition. Hardback. Dust Jacket. 4to. pp xi, 342. Original publisher's grey cloth, lettered gilt at the spine. A beautifully produced and much expanded edition of the author's 1938 monograph. The authoritative, fully keyed, and taxonomically researched text retains the unmistakable stamp of scholarship and accessibility that characterised all Professor Stearn's work. With 27 fine colour plates by contemporary botanical artists, numerous colour photographs and line drawings. Fine in fine dust jacket.
