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 100 TREE MYTHS
Dr. Alex Shigo. One of the most renowned researchers
of our time discards many myths (“misconceptions, misunderstandings and,
mostly, half truths”) about trees and their care. The book describes
the myths then provides the correct information on topics ranging from
tree environment, anatomy, growth, planting, care, pruning, insects, diseases,
wounds and more. 6 x 9, 80p, b&w photos & illustrations, 1993,
1995, 2006.
T3119 paperback ..........US $14.00 CAN $18.95
NATIVE TREES
FOR NORTH AMERICAN LANDSCAPES
Guy Sternberg, w/ Jim Wilson. A comprehensive cross
section of trees native to North America, from the Atlantic to the Rockies
and from northern Canada to the Gulf Coast. Explains how to choose
trees appropriate to a particular area, whether by planting new specimens
or preserving those already on site. Specific tree profiles describe
flowers and fruit, native and adaptive range, culture, problems, and best
seasonal features. Discusses 650+ species and varieties, plus over
500 cultivars. Intended for anyone interested in, and fascinated
by, our native trees and our natural environment. 8-1/2 x 11, 522p, 511
color photos, 96 line drawings, map, 2004. OVERSIZE
N6078 hardcover ..........US $59.95 CAN $68.95
ILLUSTRATED
ENCYCLOPEDIA OF TREES, 2nd ed.
John White. Almost 400 double-page spreads describe
and illustrate 1800+ species & cultivars of trees commonly cultivated
in England and continental Europe; most of which are also found in North
American gardens. Some are indeed native to N.A.. Deciduous
and coniferous trees are illustrated, with close-up art of leaves or needles,
bark, blossoms, fruit, nuts, or cones. A must-have for any reader
with an interest in trees, whether to grow or identify them, or simply
to admire the artwork. 7-1/4 x 10-3/8, 832p, approx. 4800 color plates,
2002, 2005. OVERSIZE
Sorry, this title has gone
out of print - limited quantity available.
I7511 hardcover ..........US $79.95 CAN $96.95
ILLUSTRATED
ENCYCLOPEDIA OF TREES OF AMERICAS: An Authorative Guide to over 500 Native
Trees of the USA, Canada, Central and South America
Tony Russell. An illustrated guide to the most
common trees (575 indigenous & introduced species). Describes
"How Trees Live," examining the evolution of trees, classification, constituent
parts, life cycle, adaptation to various terrains, and more. The
second section examines "Trees of Temperate America" and "Trees of Tropical
America." Entries contain details of the tree's growth habits, height,
leaf size & shape, flower & pollination, texture of bark, needle
length, bud development, fruit coloring & dimensions. Illustrations
depict summer & winter profiles where necessary, along with identifying
details such as bark, buds, cones, flowers, leaves & fruit. A
general, encyclopedic resource. 9 x 11-1/2, 256p, 1750+ color illustrations,
photos & maps, 2005.
Sorry, this title has gone
out of print - limited quantity available.
I5293 hardcover ..........US $35.00 CAN $41.95
FIREFLY
ENCYCLOPEDIA OF TREES
Steve Cafferty, ed.. An A-Z directory of the world's
trees. Features species i.d. tables, fact boxes, & thumbnail
maps show the distribution of native trees. Concise taxonomic descriptions,
plus photos & illustrations depicting each family in summer and fall,
bark texture, leaves, seeds and nuts, and where applicable, blossoms.
Includes a description of the forest ecosystem, the world's four major
forest types, notable forests around the world, and more. A comprehensive,
new reference. 9-3/8 x 11-5/8, 288p, 300 color photos, 250 color illustrations,
150 maps, 2005.
F0511 hardcover ..........US $49.95 CAN $49.95
TREES (Eyewitness
Companion)
Robert Cumming. A visual guide to 500+ species
of trees from around the world. Contains information on i.d., anatomy,
historic species, wood, flower & fruit types. Discusses salient
issues from commercial exploitation to conservation. From folklore
and forestry, understand the importance of trees and forests. A one-stop
visual handbook. 5-1/4 x 8-3/4, 360p, color photos & illustrations,
2005.
T3590 paperback ..........US $25.00 CAN $29.95
THE FORESTS
OF CANADA
Ken Farr. Presents a contemporary picture of Canada's
rich and diverse forests. Combines facts and color photos to depict
forest composition, ecology, characteristic wildlife species, and more.
Provides an overview of urban forests, and explores the Canadian approach
to forest stewardship and the ongoing relationship Canadians maintain with
the forests around them. Features satellite photography showing the
location of forest types across Canada. A timely portrayal. 10 x
10-1/2, 152p, 150+ color photos, 2003.
F0044 hardcover (English ed.)..........US $39.95
CAN $39.95
F807X hardcover (French ed.)..........US $39.95
CAN $39.95
FIREFLY
ENCYCLOPEDIA OF TREES AND SHRUBS: Illustrated A-Z of Over 7000 Plants
Tony Rodd, ed.. An illustrated plant encyclopedia
providing detailed information on 8500+ trees and shrubs from around the
world. Each entry details the plant origin, appearance, growth habit,
flowering time, and cultivation requirements. Includes color photos
of plants in their natural habitats, plus close-ups of bark, leaf, fruit
and flowers. Discusses botanical classification, the uses of trees
and shrubs by humans in culture, industry and medicine. 9-3/4 x 14, 912p,
color photos, tables, CD-ROM, 2001. OVERSIZE.
F6033 hardcover..........US $100.00 CAN $100.00
TREES: An
Explore Your World Handbook (Discovery Channel)
Jon Arno, ed.. Which tree was used by the ancient
Greeks to treat asthma and coughs? How do trees defend their neighbors
against predators in the forest? When is a tree not a tree?
This handbook answers these and other questions. Discusses the evolution
of trees, the inner workings, and how trees have enhanced human life.
Includes an i.d. guide to 160+ various species and subspecies. An
interesting blend of information and entertainment. 5 x 8-1/4, 192p, 300+
color photos & illustrations, 2000.
This title has gone out of
print - limited quantity available.
T8407 paperback..........US $14.95 CAN $18.95
AN ECLECTIC
GUIDE TO TREES EAST OF THE ROCKIES
Glen Blouin. A “one-of-a-kind” book on tree species
occurring in N.A. east of the Rockies. Identifies close to 50 major
tree species by their components (size, wood, bark, leaf, flower, fruit,
twig, etc.). Goes beyond these details to provide: the history of
each species; its range, record sizes, preferred sites, & seasonal
changes; value as habitat for fauna; natural enemies (insects, blights,
diseases); uses by humans; the properties of its wood, and; more.
A valuable, multi-faceted book for those with an interest in trees. 6 x
9, 260p, tables, 140+ color photos, 2001.
E3519 paperback..........US $27.95 CAN $29.95
THE GROWING
TREE (Revised ed.)
Brayton Wilson. "… Covers just about everything
one would want to know about how a tree grows." Examines a tree as
a growing, integral system. Outlines how the graduated steps of tree
growth occur and how they are regulated. An excellent, readable reference
for anyone with an urge to better informed about trees. 6 x 9, 138p, b&w
illustrations, tables, 1984.
G4242 paperback..........US $17.95 CAN $21.95
THE INTERACTIVE
MANUAL AND PHOTO-LIBRARY OF WOODY LANDSCAPE PLANTS (DVD Version)
Michael Dirr. Based on his classic reference, The
Manual of Woody Landscape Plants (see next). The program's searchable
database includes information about hardiness zones, water and light requirements,
growth characteristics, flowers, fruits and fall color - 72 search criteria
in all. Allows users to: identify plants for specific applications;
build customized lists of plant names and characteristics; print text,
images, and thumbnail sketches; combine text and images to print plant
signs, and; create slideshow presentations. A resource that provides
new features and functionality to a classic text and photo library.
System Requirements: Windows 98 or better, 22 MB free
disk space, DVD drive.
I5033 DVD..........US $99.95 CAN $114.95
MANUAL
OF WOODY LANDSCAPE PLANTS: Their Identification, Ornamental Characteristics,
Culture, Propagation and Uses (5th ed.)
Michael Dirr. An up-dated edition of this reference
guide to the identification and culture of 1,600+ species and 7,800+ cultivars
of woody landscape plants. Each plant type is discussed in sequence
and usually accompanied by a line drawing and characteristics related to
leaf, bud & stem. Attributes also discussed include hardiness,
habit, rate of growth, texture, color, flowers, fruit, diseases and insects,
landscape value, & culture. 8-1/2 x 11, 1187p, b&w illustrations,
1998. OVERSIZE.
M7957 paperback..........US $56.95 CAN $69.95
M8007 hardcover..........US $67.95 CAN $82.95
DIRR’S HARDY
TREES AND SHRUBS: An Illustrated Encyclopedia
Michael Dirr. This beautifully-illustrated encyclopedia
describes the best woody plants adapted to cooler climates, showing habit
and details of 500+ species, including some 700 additional cultivars &
varieties. Brief cultural information is included for each plant.
Includes 36 tables listing the best plants for specific characteristics
& purposes. Intended for USDA Hardiness Zones 3 to 6, but many of the
plants will survive well into Zone 8 or higher. 8-1/2 x 11, 494p, 1656
color photos, 1997. OVERSIZE.
D4040 hardcover..........US $69.95 CAN $79.95
DIRR’S TREES
AND SHRUBS FOR WARM CLIMATES: An Illustrated Encyclopedia
Michael A. Dirr. A photographic encyclopedia of
trees, shrubs, and vines for “warm temperate” zones. In North America,
these areas (USDA zones 7-11) stretch from the mid-Atlantic states to the
South, include most of Texas and the Southwest, and encompass the entire
West
Coast up to western Canada. Shows both the habit and details – flower,
fruit, bark, fall color – of 400+ species and describes 100’s more cultivars
and varieties. Over 1400 color photographs combine with the authoritative
text. Concludes with useful lists for selecting plants for
a variety of conditions or for ornamental characteristics. 8-1/2 x 11,
448p, 1438 color photos, 1 map, 2002. OVERSIZE.
D525X hardcover..........US $69.95 CAN $79.95
PHOTOGRAPHIC
MANUAL OF WOODY LANDSCAPE PLANTS: Form and Function in the Landscape
Michael Dirr. Includes 1,200+ photos of habit and
selected ornamental characteristics. Plants are treated alphabetically
by scientific name. Photos are keyed numerically to the text that includes
descriptions of habit, bark, flower, fruit, foliage characteristics, culture,
landscape use, size, and winter hardiness. A valuable reference text
on its own or a complement to Dirr’s Manual of Woody Landscape Plants (M7957
above). 8-1/2 x 11, 378p, 1295 b&w photos, 1978.
P1533 paperback..........US $22.95 CAN $27.95
TREES FOR
URBAN & SUBURBAN LANDSCAPES
Edward Gilman. A comprehensive all-in-one tree
guide for continental N.A.. Combines the latest on the cornerstones
of tree management - selection, planting, establishment, fertilization
- with practical details on 1,000+ species. 500+ color photos make
tree identification realistic and enable users to easily select the right
tree for the right landscape. A complete reference on tree culture
& management. 8-1/2 x 11, 688p, color photos, appendices, 1997.
See pruning companion, I2710 (in Pruning
References)
T0539 paperback..........US $177.95 CAN $178.95
URBAN TREE
BOOK: An Uncommon Field Guide for City and Town
Arthur Plotnik. Explores 200 species of city or
neighborhood trees that flourish amid the harsh conditions of urban areas.
Combines key botanical information with fascinating stories from history,
folklore, and today’s news. In-depth “biographies” include natural
history & lively asides - how linden trees repel bees, why a willow
weeps - in every chapter. 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, 416p, 175 b&w line drawings,
2000.
U1033 paperback..........US $23.00 CAN $26.95
MANUAL OF
THE TREES OF NORTH AMERICA (2 volumes)
Charles Sargent. Unsurpassed as the most comprehensive
and reliable resource on the subject. Species by species description
of leaves, flowers (with immaturity variations), fruit, winter buds, bark,
wood, growth habits, distribution, local variants and more. An invaluable
lifetime reference work. 5-3/8 x 8-1/2, 986p, 783 b&w illus., 1922.
OVERSIZE.
M2771 pb, 2 volumes..........US $28.00 CAN $34.95
TREE BASICS
Dr. Alex Shigo. Provides simple tree basics to
homeowners, gardeners, and students (gr. 6+), in a 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
SHADE TREES
FOR THE CENTRAL AND NORTHERN UNITED STATES AND CANADA
Sharon Yiesla, Floyd Giles. An easy-to-use reference
to 152 popular shade trees in the central and northern U.S. and Canada.
Contains descriptions of leaves, flowers, fruit, stems, and bark.
Includes culture and appropriate use, and setting for each tree. 8-1/2
x 11, 290p, 80+ color illustrations, 200+ line drawings, 1992.
S379X paperback..........US $28.95 CAN $33.95
OAKS OF
NORTH AMERICA
Howard Miller, Samuel Lamb. A good, "user-friendly"
guide to the oaks found throughout North America. Cover the history
and use of oaks. Contains individual sections on "Eastern Oaks" and
"Oaks of the West." Includes keys for each section of oaks, details
of identification, descriptions, growth habitats, range maps, and more.
"The best short guide on North American oaks." 5 x 8, 328p, b&w photos,
1984.
O1375 paperback..........US $16.95 CAN $19.95
MAPLES OF
THE WORLD
D.M. Van Gelderen, et al.. The greatest single
source of information on maples in any language. Every known maple
is described, including growth habit, distribution, hardiness, and autumn
color, as well as useful information on culture, propagation, pests and
diseases. A must for botanists, horticulturists, growers, landscape
architects and gardeners. 9 x 11-1/4, 450p, 207 color & 5 b&w photos,
148 illustrations, 1994.
M0002 hardcover..........US $69.95 CAN $79.95
MAPLES FOR
GARDENS: A Color Encyclopedia
C.J. Van Gelderen, D.M. Van Gelderen. From the
principal author of Maples of the World (M0002). These world-famous
experts offer a photo gallery of the best maples to include in your landscape.
Descriptions for 579 maples provide habit, flower, fruit, distribution,
degree of cultivation, & propagation information. Special attention
devoted to Acer palmatum. 80+ other species are illustrated with
their cultivars and hybrids. The photos demonstrate the diversity
of form, color, and size that make maples so useful in gardens of every
kind. 8-1/2 x 11, 294p, 683 color photos, 2 color maps, 1999.
M4725 hardcover..........US $49.95 CAN $69.95
ON SALE..........US $42.95 CAN $58.95........
limited quantity available!
FAVORITE
TREES & SHRUBS: Lois Hole’s
Lois Hole, Jim Hallis. Let the expert help plan
and design a stunningly colorful yard, with trees and shrubs that add beauty,
privacy & versatility. Describes 300+ trees and shrubs, all selected
for their size, shape, seasonal color and hardiness. 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, 368p,
color photos, 1997.
F0811 paperback..........US $15.95 CAN $19.95
TREES, SHRUBS,
AND VINES FOR ATTRACTING BIRDS
(2nd ed., Revised)
Richard M. DeGraaf. Revised and updated classic
remains the best source for information about the trees, shrubs, and vines
that provide bird habitats and feeding sources in the United States and
Canada For each of the 160+ plant species, DeGraaf provides
a full description, flowering and fruiting periods, preferred habitat conditions,
growing ranges, and hardiness zones. 8-1/2 x 11, 224p, 24 illustrations,
64 drawings, 2002.
T2152 paperback..........US $19.95 CAN
$31.00
ON SALE ...........US
$15.95 CAN $22.95
HILLIER
GARDENER’S GUIDE TO TREES & SHRUBS
Sorry, this title is no longer
available.
H9730 hardcover..........US $47.95 CAN
$59.95
CONIFERS:
The Illustrated Encyclopedia (2 volumes)
Sorry, this title has gone
out of print and is no longer available.
C3540 hardcover..........US $125.00 CAN
$143.95
THE GARDEN
TREE: An Illustrated Guide to Choosing, Planting and Caring for 500 Garden
Trees
Sorry, this title is no longer
available.
G0078 paperback..........US $24.95 CAN
$36.95
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