Arboriculture

THE TREE DOCTOR: A Guide to Tree Care and Maintenance
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T4035 paperback ..........US $26.95 CAN $26.95

THE GRAFTER’S HANDBOOK (6/e)
R.J. Garner.  Long considered the bible for professional horticulturists and hobbyists alike, this classic text offers a comprehensive course in grafting, with detailed instructions, accompanied by line drawings and photos that provide a vivid visual reference.  Describes all aspects of tree and shrub grafting.  Everything you want to know. 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, 320p, 159  b&w photos + diagrams, 1947, fifth edition 1998, reprint 2003. 
G0393 paperback ..........US $19.95 CAN $23.95

AMERICA’S FAMOUS AND HISTORIC TREES: From George Washington’s Tulip Poplar to Elvis Presley’s Pin Oak
Jeff Meyer.  A guide to growing America’s greatest trees - right in your own backyard.  Meyer has collected seeds from 400+ famous trees, sold 1,000s of saplings, and planted trees in all 50 states.  In each chapter, he tells the history of one tree and talks about his experience of propagating it, explaining how the reader can grow the seeds of that tree. 8-1/2 x 11, 224p, 24p color insert, 75 b&w illustrations, 2001.
A8910 hardcover ..........US $30.00 CAN $34.95

PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE OF PLANTING TREES AND SHRUBS
Gary W. Watson, E.B. Himelick (ISA).  Widely accepted as the leading text on planting techniques.  A “how to” book for professionals to help in the successful planting of trees and shrubs.  Topics include: planting site evaluation and preparation; plant selection and transport; planting methods and season; root system development after planting; care after planting; common problems of transplanting trees, and; more. 7 x 10, 200p, b&w line drawings, 1997.
P6180 paperback ..........US $42.95 CAN $55.00

TREE PITHY POINTS: Brief Messages on Tree Biology, Tree Care, and Philosophy
Dr. Alex Shigo.  More than a short book on trees.  Incorporates philosophy into tree care as part of a coherent outlook on life and the world around us.  The 950 brief messages are those used in talks by Dr. Shigo since 1960 and the photos punctuate some of the points.  The object of the book is to make you think.  Ideal for those with little time to read. 6 x 9, 160p, 78 color photos, 1999.
T3178 paperback ..........US $20.00 CAN $24.95

PIRONE'S TREE MAINTENANCE (7th ed.)
John Hartman, Thomas Pirone.  The definitive source on maintenance of N.A. landscape trees revised and updated.  Includes latest techniques in selecting, planting, and protecting trees.  Extensive section on diagnosis & control of tree pests and diseases, and on problems, like construction damage, sunscald, leaf scorch, air pollution, and more.  Added information on hazardous trees and coping with tree pests & diseases.  Contains a systematic listing of the major landscape trees found in N.A., describing the specific pests & diseases that attack each species. 6-1/2 x 9-1/4, 560p, 287 b&w photos, 29 line illustrations, 2000.
T9916 hardcover ..........US $65.00 CAN $73.95

TREE ANATOMY
Dr. Alex Shigo.  "The first and only book on tree anatomy."  Examines the parts and structure of the tree system, and the beautiful & marvelous ways they are connected.  Shown from the inside, with close-up low-power microscopic views (8 to 64x).  See how trees respond to stress, how rapid closure starts internal cracks, and more.  A beautiful, durable book for people who care for trees and/or those who care about trees. 9 x 12, 104p, 94 color photos, 1994.
T3143 hardcover ..........US $79.00 CAN $96.95

A NEW TREE BIOLOGY & DICTIONARY (2nd ed.)
Dr. Alex Shigo.  "A New Tree Biology changed the way the world looked at, studies and understood trees from the inside and out."  A book and dictionary set.  The book contains facts, photos and philosophies on trees, tree biology, problems, and proper care.  Includes discussion of specific afflictions and treatment. 6 x 9, 619p, 688 photos, hardcover.  The dictionary contains terms, topics and treatments for trees, their problems, and proper care. 6 x 9, 132p, 239 subjects, 1986, reprint 2002. OVERSIZE.
N3127A 2 book set (hc & pb) ..........US $75.00 CAN $93.95

TREE BASICS
Dr. Alex Shigo.  A booklet geared to laymen and young people, including homeowners, gardeners, and students (gr. 6+).  Outlines the simple tree basics, explaining the complex and fascinating mysteries of how a tree works.  Large, open format, with lots of illustrations and photos. 8-1/2 x 11, 40p, 26 photos, 19 illustrations, 1995.
T316X paperback ..........US $7.00 CAN $8.50

ARBORICULTURE: Integrated Management of Landscape Trees, Shrubs, and Vines (4th ed.) 
Richard Harris, et al..  A comprehensive guide to the care of trees, covering all aspects of arboriculture from the fundamentals of tree growth and development to developing plant health care programs. Follows the tree from the selection in the nursery to planting and aftercare.  Revision adds: features include: updated assessment of tree care practices; thorough evaluation of the benefits from trees; emphasis on special management situations, and; more. 8-1/4 x 10-1/2, 592p, b&w photos + illustrations, 2003.
A8826 paperback ..........US $88.95 CAN $97.95

ARBORICULTURE AND THE LAW IN CANADA
Julian A. Dunster, Susan M. Murray.  Contains a discussion of the main issues concerning arboriculture and the law in Canada.  Details case studies and legal precedents for disputes involving trees and shrubs.  A valuable reference for arborists, attorneys, administrators, the general public, or anyone else with an interest in trees. Though written specifically about Canadian law, this text is an important resource for all arboricultural consultants. 5-3/4 x 9, 227p, 1997.
A6199 paperback ..........US $47.95 CAN $62.00

BODY LANGUAGE OF TREES: A handbook for failure analysis
C. Matteck, H. Breloer. R. Strouts (trans.).  Tells the reader how a tree breaks, why it breaks, why perhaps it breaks too soon, and how it gives you warning.  Coverage includes: a practical guide for tree inspection; the tree form as an ideal structure; mechanical concepts applied to trees; manifestations of tree fractures, and; the Visual Tree Assessment (VTA) method that bridges the gap between tree biology and biomechanics.  A fascinating book that uses simple, and often humorous analogy, and clear illustrations. 5-3/8 x 9-1/4, 240p, b&w photos & illustrations, 1995.
B0670 paperback ..........US $59.95 CAN $59.95

PRINCIPLES OF TREE HAZARD ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT
Dept. of Environment, Transport & the Regions (Britain).  Deals with the range of factors relevant to tree-related hazards.  Provides a better understanding of how to assess & manage risks to people and property, and how to protect trees from unnecessary felling & disfigurement.  Topics include: the factors contributing to hazard and risk; wood decay and the identification of decay fungi; assessment procedures; remedial and preventive management, and; environmental considerations. 5-1/2 x 9-1/4, 388p, b&w illustrations, color photos, 1999.
P3556 paperback ..........US $88.95 CAN $88.95

MODERN ARBORICULTURE
Dr. Alex Shigo.  A systems approach to practical tree care, geared to the working arborist.  Covers everything from roots to buds, including biology, specific problems, and landscape considerations.  Appendix includes information on tree defenses, energy and stress, communications, projects, and more. 6 x 9, 440p, photos and illustrations, 1991.
M3097 hardcover  ..........US $64.00 CAN $76.95

MOLECULAR GENETICS AND BREEDING OF FOREST TREES
Sandeep Kumar, Matthias Fladung, eds.. This unique text integrates tree transgenesis, functional genomics, and structural genomics to present, for the first time, a unified approach to research on the molecular biology of forest trees.  Scientists and researchers from around the world combine to present the most up-to-date information.  Main sections include: Forest Tree Functional Genomics; Molecular Biology of Wood Formation; Forest Tree Transgenesis, and; Genome Mapping in Forest Trees.  A valuable reference providing "concise information on the most recent and important developments in molecular forest genetics." 6 x 8-1/4, 462p, tables, figures, 2004.
M9594 paperback ..........US $59.95  CAN $69.95

NATIVE TREES, SHRUBS, AND VINES: A Guide to Using, Growing and Propagating North American Woody Plants
William Cullina.  The first and only book on the use, cultivation, and propagation of temperate North America’s native woody plants.  A comprehensive reference to almost 1,000 native woody plants.  Written in lively, informative language.  It points out that “ecological gardening” offers specific benefits to the individual as well as the environment.  Includes a propagation chart.  A definitive reference for gardeners, landscapers, naturalists, restorationists and nursery growers. 8-1/2 x 11, 336p, 200 color photos, 2002. OVERSIZE.
N8585 hardcover ..........US $40.00 CAN $45.95

GROWING & PROPAGATING SHOWY NATIVE WOODY PLANTS
Richard Bir.  Profiles 90+ species of trees and shrubs native to eastern U.S. (North America), including how to propagate & care for them.  Detailed descriptions, supplemented by color photos highlighting flowers & other showy features.  Section on propagation provides detailed instructions for germinating seeds and rooting stem & root cuttings.  A valuable, comprehensive resource.  7 x 10, 192p, color photos and illustrations, 1992. 
G3660 paperback ..........US $27.50 CAN $31.95

REFERENCE MANUAL OF WOODY PLANT PROPAGATION
R5009 paperback ..........US $40.00 CAN $55.95
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PRACTICAL WOODY PLANT PROPAGATION FOR NURSERY GROWERS
Bruce MacDonald.  Landmark volume addresses all aspects of woody plant propagation, including seed propagation, cuttings, sticking, layering, grafting, and micropropagation.  Provides a wealth of useful detail about specific techniques.  It is the definitive reference on developing and maintaining a profitable propagation unit. 8-1/2 x 11, 660p, 627 b&w photos & illustrations, 30 line drawings, tables & charts, 1986, reprint 2006. OVERSIZE.
P8402 paperback ..........US $69.95 CAN $81.95

SEEDS: The Definitive Guide to Growing, History, and Lore
Peter Loewer.  With a focus on the practical concerns of seed savers, Loewer provides advice on buying, storing & germinating, sterilizing soil, indoor to outdoor transplanting.  Blends science and hands-on experience, offering "reader-friendly” methods for germination, stratification, collection & storage.  Includes ancient lore, history, and biology of seeds. Fascinating and practical – “… this is a how-to interspersed with lots of interesting trivia… .” 6 x 9, 240p, 48 b&w illustrations, 1995, 2005.
S6825 paperback ..........US $17.95 CAN $20.95

SECRETS OF PLANT PROPAGATION: Starting Your Own Flowers, Vegetables, Fruits, Berries, Shrubs, Trees, and Houseplants
Lewis Hill.  Learn the techniques of successful plant propagation – seeds, division, layering, cuttings, grafting, bud grafting, and tissue culture -, plus how to avoid mistakes & disappointments.  Methods recommended for: fruits and nuts; woody trees and shrubs, and; perennial herbaceous plants.  “… Beginners will learn from step one; those with more advanced will discover new techniques and find tips to improve their results.” 8-1/2 x 11, 176p, b&w illustrations, 1985.
S3704 paperback ..........US $18.95 CAN $21.95

GROWING CONIFER SEEDLINGS, TRANSPLANTS AND TREES IN AN OUTDOOR NURSERY (Book One)
Donald and Joan Hilliker.  A nursery "primer" for anyone with the "itch" to grow conifer seedlings and transplants on a small scale.  Covers all the basics, from site, soil, water requirements to detailed procedures for successful production.   Discusses sources and treatment of seed, sowing, care of beds, lifting and grading, transplanting , basic weed control, and more.  Insights for the beginner from a long-established nursery operation (NY). 8-1/2 x 11, 220p, b&w photos + illustrations, 1992.
G5013 paperback ..........US $24.95 CAN $30.95

GROWING CONIFER SEEDLINGS, TRANSPLANTS AND TREES IN AN OUTDOOR NURSERY (Book Two)
Donald and Joan Hilliker.  An introduction to commercial production of bare-root conifers and directed to the grower who wants to go beyond the hobby stage and become a nurseryman.  Soil fumigation, soil solarization, inoculation and fertility are presented in detail, as is the basic layout of the nursery.  Seed suppliers, zones/countries, seed treatment, handling and storage are discussed as well as growing and quality monitoring.  Covers seedlings, herbicides, IPM, and other plant health subjects, and much more.  A useful resource and sourcebook for anyone growing seedlings for profit. 10-1/4 x 11-1/2, 210p, b&w photos + illustrations, 1992.
G503X binder US ..........$24.95 CAN $30.95

SEED MANUAL FOR ONTARIO
S1016 binder ..........US $19.95 CAN $24.95
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Pruning Tips and Techniques

THE PRUNING OF TREES, SHRUBS AND CONIFERS (2nd ed., revised)
George Brown, Tony Kirkham.  Brown’s classic work revised and enlarged.  Describes the best techniques and practices on “how, when, and where to prune?”  Details the best pruning methods for 450+ genera of trees, shrubs, conifers and woody climbers.  Covers several 1,000’s of species.  An essential, respected pruning reference for years to come. 7 x 9, 340p, 48 color + 5 b&w photos, line drawings, 2004.
P6132 hardcover ...........US $29.95 CAN $34.95

TREE PRUNING BASICS
Alex Shigo.  From the deemed "father of modern arboriculture," a new visual booklet outlining the basics of tree pruning.  Photos and illustrations - with captions - introduce and illustrate the "do's and don't's" of pruning techniques and methods. 8-1/2 x 11, 34p, color photos, b&w illustrations, 2004.
T1400 paperback ..........US $14.00 CAN $17.95

PRUNING MADE EASY - Your Complete Guide to Pruning: The Tools, Techniques and Secrets
M. Lombardi, C. Zanetti.  Details how plants grow, bear fruit and flowers, become active and lie dormant.  Features an extensive plant list - plant by plant - of trees, shrubs, and climbers.  Includes advice on training, improving shape, and maintaining and regenerating a plant.  Sections cover roots, foliage, trunks, branches, shapes, and forms.  Combines concise text with bountiful pictures. 7-3/4 x 10-1/4,160p, all in color, 2002.
Out of print, limited number of copies available.
P1740 paperback ..........US $17.95 CAN $21.95

AN ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO PRUNING (2nd ed.)
Edward F. Gilman.  Thoroughly-revised edition details the appropriate training and pruning practices vital to developing sustainable structure in the first 25 years of a tree’s life. A wide range of new information including tree biology, structural pruning, and nursery production pruning, providing the latest tips and techniques available.  Easy-to-use text, that provides universal as well as species-specific techniques.  Adds new illustrations, updated terminology, a focus on preventive tree care, detailed protocol for pruning different aged trees, and more. 8-1/2 x 11, 330p, b&w illustrations, 2002. Companion to Trees for Urban & Suburban Landscapes, T0539.
I2710 paperback ..........US $77.95  CAN $82.95

PRUNING AND TRAINING PLANTS: A Complete Guide
David Joyce.  Provides an easy-to-follow agenda of precisely what to do, when, and how.  Extensive treatment to deciduous trees, evergreen trees and shrubs, hedging plants, topiary, climbers, roses of all kinds, tree fruits, soft fruits and vines.  Contains practical advice, techniques (new and old), plus a detailed visual reference of what a plant should look like before, during, and after pruning. 8 x 11, 224p, color photos, 300+ step-by-step, two-color diagrams, 2001.
P5347 paperback ..........US $24.95 CAN $24.95

TREE PRUNING: A Worldwide Photo Guide
Dr. Alex Shigo.  An informative photoguide discusses pruning for both attractiveness and health. The first and only book that takes you inside to show you how branches come on a tree.  Once you know this, proper pruning becomes easy.  A conversational style, plus step-by-step illustrations, makes it easy to understand.  A 40-page appendix provides more detail on 27 pruning subjects. 6-1/4 x 9-1/4, 192p, 126 color + 24 b&w photos, diagrams, 1989. 
T3089A paperback ..........US $39.00 CAN $47.95

THE PRUNING OF TREES, SHRUBS AND CONIFERS
George E. Brown.  Essential reference, detailing the best pruning methods for nearly 450 genera of trees, shrubs, conifers, and woody climbers.  Covers several thousand species.  Sets out general principles of pruning then applies them to trees and shrubs in particular situations. 6 x 9-1/4, 374p, 86 b&w photos, 72 line drawings, 1972, reprint 1995.
P3192 hardcover ..........US $29.95 CAN $39.95
ON SALE ..........US $24.00 CAN $30.00 (limited quantity)

PRUNING MADE EASY: A Gardener’s Visual Guide to When and How to Prune Everything, From Flowers to Trees
Lewis Hill.  From the renowned nurseryman and author, a thoroughly revised edition of his highly acclaimed book, Pruning Simplified (below).  Over 300 step-by-step illustrations demonstrate the techniques for pruning many variety of plants, including trees, shrubs, bushes, hedges, & vines.  Discusses when, how and why various plants should be pruned, artistic pruning techniques, and how to prune safely. 8-1/2 x 11, 224p, 300+ illustrations, charts, tables, 1997.
P0064 paperback ..........US $19.95 CAN $24.95

Tree Worker References

TREE CLIMBERS’ GUIDE (3/e)
Sharon Lilly.  Written specifically for tree climbers, this book was written from the perspective of what the climber needs to know in order to climb and do aerial tree work safely.  As well as a basic text, also used as a study guide for the ISA Certified Tree Worker Program.  Chapters include: Tree Health & Sciences; Safety; Ropes & Knots; Climbing; Pruning; Rigging; Removal, and; Cabling.  Each includes a list of important terms and concludes with a workbook section. 8-1/2 x 11, 172p, 200+ color illustrations, 2006. 
T6482 paperback ..........US $49.95 CAN $63.95

TREE WORKER’S MANUAL
Sharon Lilly, Ohio Agric. Ed..  Acquaints readers with the general operation of the tree care industry.  Training aid for entry-level tree workers covers equipment, techniques, tree anatomy, pruning, climbing, identification & treatment of problems, and more. 8-1/2 x 11, 143p, b&w illustrations, photos, 1992.
T0014 paperback ..........US $26.95 CAN $32.95

TREE CLIMBER’S COMPANION: A Compact Field Reference and Training Manual for Tree Climbers (2nd ed.)
Jeff Jepson.  An excellent compact field reference for tree climbers.  Includes revised climbing system (P.R.E.P.), tools of the trade, “tying-in” procedure, climbing with climbing spurs, ascending and descending techniques, and the latest in knots (including the Marchard Tresse) and safety standards.  5-1/2 x 8-1/2, 104p, 200+ b&w illustrations, 2000.
TCC2 paperback ..........US $15.00 CAN $19.95

 

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