Horticulture

This 4 volume encyclopedia covers a vast array of background information on topics ranging from plants, soil, entomology, food processing, agriculture in its broadest sense and horticulture.

8,000 plants and their varieties are described serving as a plant and flower identification resource. Color illustrations, photographs and a plant dictionary are also included.

An international encyclopedia covering all the plant groups and including descriptions, growing information and color photographs.

Considered the authority on named plants, this encyclopedic dictionary is arranged by Latin (botanical) plant names. While "dated", professionals still consider it the classic title in the field.
A copy is also available in the stacks for circulation, along with the second edition.

600 entries are included in this 3 volume set. This global resource covers topics in the area of agriculture and the natural ecosystem. Climate change, soil degradation and elemental transformation are just three of the themes covered.

Professionals claim this is the most useful title for problem insects affecting woody plants. Descriptions, color photographs, and details on the common larvae provide content for the book. An index covering host plants and possible insect groups is considered an important part of this volume.
A copy is also available in the stacks for circulation.