Books on Primroses and Primulae

Books on Primroses & Primulae
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Primroses are abundant in woods, hedgerows, pastures and on railway embankments throughout Great Britain, and is in full flower during April and May. In sheltered spots in mild winters it is often found in blossom during the opening days of the year.


Primula
By John Richards

Hardback, 320 pages
BT Batsford (2002)
ISBN: 0713487283

Indicative price (confirm before purchase): £21.00 (RRP £30.00)

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The definitive book on primroses and primulae.

Designed to be used by both gardeners and botanists, this book describes 430 species of Primula, presenting a major modern revision of this widespread genus. With information on the newly described species, over 30 new illustrations, and important fresh details on the evolutionary history of primulas from recent DNA evidence, the revision brings this classic reference work up to date.

Each species is treated systematically with accounts of its taxonomy, evolution, ecology, distribution, breeding behaviour, variation, hybridization, cultivation and garden history. In addition there are introductory chapters on the history of the exploration and cultivation of the genus, on cultivation, on the evolutionary history of primula, and its special features.


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