Author: Charles O. Masters
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 520
Book Description
Encyclopedia of the Water-lily
Author: Charles O. Masters
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 520
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 520
Book Description
Waterlily
Author: Ella Cara Deloria
Publisher: U of Nebraska Press
ISBN: 9780803219045
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 300
Book Description
When Blue Bird and her grandmother leave their family?s camp to gather beans for the long, threatening winter, they inadvertently avoid the horrible fate that befalls the rest of the family. Luckily, the two women are adopted by a nearby Dakota community and are eventually integrated into their kinship circles. Ella Cara Deloria?s tale follows Blue Bird and her daughter, Waterlily, through the intricate kinship practices that created unity among her people. Waterlily, published after Deloria?s death and generally viewed as the masterpiece of her career, offers a captivating glimpse into the daily life of the nineteenth-century Sioux. This new Bison Books edition features an introduction by Susan Gardner and an index.
Publisher: U of Nebraska Press
ISBN: 9780803219045
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 300
Book Description
When Blue Bird and her grandmother leave their family?s camp to gather beans for the long, threatening winter, they inadvertently avoid the horrible fate that befalls the rest of the family. Luckily, the two women are adopted by a nearby Dakota community and are eventually integrated into their kinship circles. Ella Cara Deloria?s tale follows Blue Bird and her daughter, Waterlily, through the intricate kinship practices that created unity among her people. Waterlily, published after Deloria?s death and generally viewed as the masterpiece of her career, offers a captivating glimpse into the daily life of the nineteenth-century Sioux. This new Bison Books edition features an introduction by Susan Gardner and an index.
Encyclopedia of Water Garden Plants
Author: C. Greg Speichert
Publisher: Timber Press (OR)
ISBN: 9780881926255
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 386
Book Description
With 700 beautiful color photos, this is the definitive photographic reference to the full range of plants available to the water gardener.
Publisher: Timber Press (OR)
ISBN: 9780881926255
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 386
Book Description
With 700 beautiful color photos, this is the definitive photographic reference to the full range of plants available to the water gardener.
The Royal Water-Lily of South America and the Water-lilies of Our Own Land: Their History and Cultivation
Author: George LAWSON (Botanist.)
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
The Royal Water-lily of South America, and the Water-lilies of Our Own Land; Their History and Cultivation
Author: George Lawson (Ph.D.)
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 124
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 124
Book Description
The Royal Water-lily of South America
Author: George Lawson
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Water lilies
Languages : en
Pages : 120
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Water lilies
Languages : en
Pages : 120
Book Description
The Royal Water Lily of South America: And Water Lilies of Our Own Land
Author: Fbs George Lawson
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN: 9781728813363
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 118
Book Description
This special re-print edition of George Lawson's book
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN: 9781728813363
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 118
Book Description
This special re-print edition of George Lawson's book
Water Gardening
Author: Perry D. Slocum
Publisher: Ball Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 444
Book Description
An international reference to all aspects of water gardening. Part One, written by expert Peter Robinson, is based on work originally undertaken by the late Frances Perry and provides specific information on designing and building a water feature. Part Two is an encyclopedia of water lilies and lotuses by Perry Slocum.
Publisher: Ball Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 444
Book Description
An international reference to all aspects of water gardening. Part One, written by expert Peter Robinson, is based on work originally undertaken by the late Frances Perry and provides specific information on designing and building a water feature. Part Two is an encyclopedia of water lilies and lotuses by Perry Slocum.
Arlington Water Lily Gardens, Water Lily Specialists, Growers of Water Lilies and Aquatic Plants
Author: Arlington Water Lily Gardens
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Aquarium plants
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Aquarium plants
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Victoria the Seductress
Author: Tomasz Aniśko
Publisher: Beckon Books
ISBN: 9781935442226
Category : Victoria amazonica
Languages : en
Pages : 467
Book Description
Victoria: The Seductress is a sumptuously illustrated book that tells the fascinating story of the Victoria water lily and her discovery and introduction into cultivation. It also details the adventures of the countless people around the world who attempted to grow and understand this aquatic marvel. Hailed as the Queen of the Plant Kingdom, Victoria has no equal among the plants of the world. Even today, she remains as elusive for home gardeners and nature enthusiasts as she was 150 years ago, when she first entered the princely homes and conservatories of Europe and America. This book offers a new perspective on the majestic Victoria, presenting a vivid portrait of her for garden enthusiasts interested in natural and cultural history. It is written by Dr. Tomasz Anisko, curator of plants at Longwood Gardens, who oversees the proper naming and identification of plants, coordinates plant trials, and leads plant exploration efforts.
Publisher: Beckon Books
ISBN: 9781935442226
Category : Victoria amazonica
Languages : en
Pages : 467
Book Description
Victoria: The Seductress is a sumptuously illustrated book that tells the fascinating story of the Victoria water lily and her discovery and introduction into cultivation. It also details the adventures of the countless people around the world who attempted to grow and understand this aquatic marvel. Hailed as the Queen of the Plant Kingdom, Victoria has no equal among the plants of the world. Even today, she remains as elusive for home gardeners and nature enthusiasts as she was 150 years ago, when she first entered the princely homes and conservatories of Europe and America. This book offers a new perspective on the majestic Victoria, presenting a vivid portrait of her for garden enthusiasts interested in natural and cultural history. It is written by Dr. Tomasz Anisko, curator of plants at Longwood Gardens, who oversees the proper naming and identification of plants, coordinates plant trials, and leads plant exploration efforts.