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Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. 2nd ed.xiii, 188 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm ; ISBN 9780881920482, 9780917304095, 0881920487, 0917304098 ; OCLC 17441008 ; LCCN 77018737 ; LOC No SB413.J34 V47 ; Dewey 634.9/722/7 ; Bibliography: p. [171]-173. ; Green cloth ; no dustjacket ; J. D. Vertrees (1915--1993) was an entomologist, nurseryman, and educator who collected rare and unusual maples in southern Oregon. He was probably the most knowledgeable grower of Japanese maples in his time, amassing an impressive list of awards. ; Contents : Character and history -- What is a Japanese maple -- Momiji and Kaede -- The character of Japanese maples -- Variegation -- In regard to Fu -- History of Japanese cultivars -- Old literature on Japanese maples -- Taxonomy and nomenclature -- Taxonomy -- Nomenclature, difficulties and confusions -- Taxonomic subdivisions of acer palmatum -- Culture -- Culture in the garden -- Pests and problems -- Propagation -- Methods of propagation -- The cultivars displayed -- How to read cultivars -- Cultivars and selections of acer palmatum -- Plamate group -- Dissectum group -- Deeply divided group -- Linearilobum group -- Dwarf group -- Semi dwarf group -- Variegated group -- Unusual feature group -- New hybrids -- Cultivars & selections of acer japonicum -- Other acer species from Japan ; One of the first books published by Timber Press, this has remained a bestseller for almost 20 years. It presents the history, taxonomy, nomenclature, culture, & propagation of Acer palmatum & Acer japonicum & illustrates hundreds of wonderful varieties of these versatile trees & shrubs. ; clipped flaps from dustjacket laid in. name on front endpaper ; else FINE. Book.

Single Issue Magazine. Zustand: Fair. Illustrated by Tuttle, H.W. (illustrator). First Edition. 385-480, 188 ads, pages. Profusely illustrated with black and white photos and drawings. Printed upon glossy stock. The many pages of ads include an abundance of nostalgic photos and illustrations. Features: The Gardens of Charles M. Schwab, Esq., Loretto, PA - Charles Wellford Leavitt, Landscape Engineer; Renaissance Architecture and its Critics - Part IV - Construction and Expression; Arthur Byne's Renderings and Water Colors; Some Principles of Small House Design - Part VII - Interiors; Portfolio of Current Architecture; English Architectural Decoration - Part XIV2 - Staircases (continued); Notes and Comments. Somewhat above-average external wear. Faint library stamp to front cover. Binding intact. Two small binding holes near spine. A worthy copy of this wonderful vintage issue.; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; Architecture, Charles M. Schwab, Loretto PA, Charles Wellford Leavitt, Landscape Engineers, Renaissance Architecture, Arthur Byne, Water Colors, Small House Design - Interiors, English Architectural Decoration, Staircases.

Single Issue Magazine. Zustand: Good. Illustrated by Rose, Jack Manley (illustrator). First Edition. 289-400, 144 [ads] pages. Profusely illustrated with diagrams and black and white photos. Includes many pages of magnificently illustrated ads. Printed upon glossy stock. Features: The Genesis of the American Country House; The Country House Plan; Types in Recent Country House Design; The Greek Ideal in City Planning; Six Old Salem Doorways; An American Replica of the Maze at Hampton Court. Bottom three inches of backstrip missing. Library stamp upon front cover otherwise unmarked with average wear. Two small binding holes near spine. A worthy vintage copy.; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; Architecture, American Country House, Country House Plan, Country House Designs; Greek City Planning, Salem Doorways, Hampton Court Maze.