Search Results: Horticulture/Gardening from GlobalAcademics

Netherlands: Drukkerji Jansen, 1985. Comprehensive text contains detailed scientific and research papers presented by leading international field experts on a broad range of topics dealing with the physiological and hydrological aspects which affect a crop's need and use for water, including water transport through the root; evaluation of crop growth by ecophysiological parameters; spatial and time variability of soil moisture; relationships between transpiration and photosynthesis; stomatal resistance and conductance; effects of water stress on physiological processes in fruit crops; mathematical modelling of plant growth and stress; physiological mechanisms involved in the control of leaf water status; effect of rootstock on water balance; leaf water potential; significance of natural and synthetic auxins in the control of stomatal movements; CO2 assimilation and water use; effects of ethepon on water balance; influence of cultural methods on the water relations of fruit trees; etc. 469 pgs.… Read More

Paris, France: La Maison Rustique, 1962. Classic text presents applications and techniques of landscaping and garden walkways, paths, low walls, stairways, pavements, promenades, etc. Includes deatiled topics covering types of materials such as cement, brickwork and stone; layout and design patterns; landscape design; etc. Text in French. 79 pgs. Illustrated with 157 photographs by the author. Prior owner's name on the front endpaper. Minor rubbing to edges.. . First Edition. Pictorial Hard Cover. Fine/ . Illus. by . 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Crown Publishers/Zokeisha Publications Ltd., 1972. First comprehensive book illustrating garden ornaments and their uses in American gardens, by a foremost horticulturist and landscape architect. Contains extensive sections on sculpture, classical motifs, fences and gates, oriental motifs, topiary o rnaments, etc. 247 pgs. 425 photos and 25 colour plates. Price clipped. Dustjacket in mylar. . First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Near Fine. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

New York: E.P. Dutton, 1982. Classic scarce text details the history of the Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka glass models of plants masterpieces from 1887-1936, including the creation of the models; their scientific accuracy; production techniques; etc. Flowers are arranged by families in order of evolutionary complexity using the Engler-Gilg system. 120 pgs. Illustrated with full colour plates. Minor rubbing to corners. Minimal shelfwear.. First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good. Illus. by Burger, Hillel. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

New York: Springer-Verlag, 1978. Classic reference text presents the first comprehensive American treatment of greenhouse production since Post's book on Florist Crop Production and Marketing in 1950. Detailed topics include: basic fundamentals of plant physiology; effects of climate, disease and insect control; pollution and the use of herbicides; growth regulation; greenhouse engineering; personnel management and all phases of marketing. 530 pgs. Illustrated with 283 figures. Prior owner's initial on spine. Slight scuff mark to front cover; corners and lower edge slightly rubbed. . First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

: International Herb Growers & Marketers Association, 1989. Comprehensive reference text contains contributions from world reknown herbalists, botanists, agriculturists, scientists, biologists, lecturers, etc. on a wide array of topics including production of herbs, hydroponics and biological pest control, world botanicals production, marketing fresh-cut herbs, processing and manufacturing, herbs as medicinals, herb-ethics and the law, herbs and the landscape, manufacturing & marketing culinary herb food products, manufacturing & marketing decorative & fragrance products, business management, advertising, etc. 466 pgs. Illustrated. Prior owner's name stamp on outer edge, and table of contents pg. Minimal shelfwear. Minor vertical crease on front cover.. First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. .

: J.R. Huston Enterprises, 2003. This six-part Audio program contains a practical, step-by-step, hands-on guide that provides a comparative analysis of the six most common methods of estimating used in the market today. It not only shows you how to price your projects accurately and confidently, but it also explains the total quality management (TQM) process and how to run your jobs (and your company) right from the bid sheet. This complete 6-CD program includes: Contracting Management; Establishing Annual Budgets & Estimating Projects; Special Bidding Situations; Market Predisposition; Keeping On Track: Running Your Company Right from the Bid Sheet; and more. Also includes a detailed question and answer discussion, and a Bonus CD-ROM: "How to Price Landscape & Irrigation Project Tools". Clamshell case has some minor light scuffs; all CDs are in excellent condition.. . . Media. Excellent. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. CD-ROM.

Nairobi: Buchanan's Kenya Estates Ltd., 1961. Comprehensive classic reference text contains a complete guide to the indegenous woody flora of Kenya. Includes accurate botanical names and descriptions; keys to the families, genera, and species; vernacular names and items of interest; 110 pp. of technical drawings; 31 superb color illustrated plates by Joy Adamson; 80 monochrome plates. 642 pp. 112 separate plates. Frontispiece. Small stamp on front endpaper, title pg. & top outer edge. Front inside dustjacket flap clipped and pasted on third front endpaper. Top edges of first four endpapers slightly wrinkled; minor tape residue from library mylar tape on front & rear boards. Minimal shelfwear. Binding tight, text & plates excellent. New mylar cover. Heavy item.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Good/Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Ex-Professional Library.

New York: Van Nostrand Reinhold Co., 1971. Classic comprehensive reference text covers thegenetics, anatomy, physiology, chemistry, ecology, nutrition, and irrigation problems of successful turfgrass culture. Universal applications are stressed throughout, including a practicum. 420 pgs. Illustrated. Pg.219 has isolated ink marks- does not affect the text. Dustjacket has chunk missing on rear upper edge. In mylar.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Johannesburg: Hugh Keartland, 1976. Detailed text contains botanical and common plant names, soil types, water requirements, meanings of some species' names, plant selection guide for a variety of growing conditions, types of shrubs and trees, index of botanical and common names. 222 pgs. Colour illustrations. Frontispiece. Signed by the author on the title page. Minimal shelfwear, some rubbing to spine seams and edges.. Signed by Author. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.