| Description |
xiii, 129 pages : colour illustrations ; 27 cm |
| Contents |
Chapter 1: Growing Australian native plants -- Chapter 2: Groundcovers and shrubs -- Chapter 3: Small and medium trees -- Chapter 4: Arboriculture -- Chapter 5: Propagation -- Chapter 6: Seeds -- Chapter 7: Tissue culture and cryopreservation -- Chapter 8: Pests, diseases, disorders and other problems -- Chapter 9: The selection and breeding of Australian plants |
| Summary |
Comprehensive guide to horticulture of native plants. Based on nearly 50 years of experience at Kings Park & Botanic Garden Perth, describes growing conditions for mainly WA native plants, covers technical aspects such as plant propagation & grafting, use & benefits of tissue culture, seed collection & storage, & role of smoke in improving germination |
| Analysis |
Australian |
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Horticulture |
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Native gardening |
| Notes |
Includes index |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 123-125) and index |
| Audience |
Technical/Vocational/TAFE, Tertiary/Undergraduate, Postgraduate |
| Notes |
Also available via the World Wide Web |
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System requirements: Internet connectivity, World Wide Web browser. Downloading of an entire book requires Adobe Digital Editions. Use of bookmarks requires individual registration with Amigo Reader |
| Subject |
Botanical gardens -- Australia -- Western Australia -- Perth
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Endemic plants -- Australia.
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Grasses -- Tropics.
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Pastures -- Tropics.
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Urban parks -- Australia -- Western Australia -- Perth
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| SUBJECT |
Kings Park (Perth, W.A.) http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85072451
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| Author |
Webb, Mark, 1957- editor
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Botanic Gardens & Parks Authority (W.A.), sponsor
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| ISBN |
9780643103214 (paperback) |
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