A History Of Zinnias

Author : Eric Grissell
Publisher : Purdue University Press
Page : 315 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2020-03-30
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781557539076

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A History of Zinnias by Eric Grissell Pdf

A History of Zinnias brings forward the fascinating adventure of zinnias and the spirit of civilization. With colorful illustrations, this book is a cultural and horticultural history documenting the development of garden zinnias—one of the top ten garden annuals grown in the United States today. The deep and exciting history of garden zinnias pieces together a tale involving Aztecs, Spanish conquistadors, people of faith, people of medicine, explorers, scientists, writers, botanists, painters, and gardeners. The trail leads from the halls of Moctezuma to a cliff-diving prime minister; from Handel, Mozart, and Rossini to Gilbert and Sullivan; from a little-known confession by Benjamin Franklin to a controversy raised by Charles Darwin; from Emily Dickinson, who writes of death and zinnias, to a twenty-year-old woman who writes of reanimated corpses; and from a scissor-wielding septuagenarian who painted with bits of paper to the “Black Grandma Moses” who painted zinnias and inspired the opera Zinnias. Zinnias are far more than just a flower: They represent the constant exploration of humankind’s quest for beauty and innovation.

Author : Monica Wellington
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2005-02-03
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780735232051

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Zinnia's Flower Garden by Monica Wellington Pdf

Springtime is here, and Zinnia can’t wait to plant her seeds and watch them grow. She carefully takes care of her garden, watering her plants, weeding, and waiting patiently for something to sprout. And soon enough, the first seedlings appear! With art just as colorful as a garden in bloom, young readers will enjoy watching Zinnia’s beautiful garden grow, and may even be inspired to start one of their own.

Author : Advolly Richmond
Publisher : Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2024-03-05
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9780711282223

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A Short History of Flowers by Advolly Richmond Pdf

In A Short History of Flowers, Advolly Richmond of Gardeners' World explores the exciting stories behind the most popular garden flowers.

Author : Mary Lahr Schier
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 1681340461

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The Northern Gardener by Mary Lahr Schier Pdf

Tips and tricks for the northern gardener collected from 150 years of Minnesota State Horticultural Society publications. Illustrated with color photos and vintage artwork.

Author : Christopher Cumo
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 1223 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2013-04-25
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9798216068976

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Encyclopedia of Cultivated Plants [3 volumes] by Christopher Cumo Pdf

Readers of this expansive, three-volume encyclopedia will gain scientific, sociological, and demographic insight into the complex relationship between plants and humans across history. Comprising three volumes and approximately half a million words, this work is likely the most comprehensive reference of its kind, providing detailed information not only about specific plants and food crops such as barley, corn, potato, rice, and wheat, but also interdisciplinary content that draws on the natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities. The entries underscore the fascination that humans have long held for plants, identifies the myriad reasons why much of life on earth would be impossible without plants, and points out the intertwined relationship of plants and humans—and how delicate this balance can be. While the majority of the content is dedicated to the food plants that are essential to human existence, material on ornamentals, fiber crops, pharmacological plants, and carnivorous plants is also included.

Author : Neil O. Anderson
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 824 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2007-10-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781402044281

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Flower Breeding and Genetics by Neil O. Anderson Pdf

Floriculture is one of the fastest-growing sectors of commercial agriculture. This book provides a unique and valuable resource on the many issues and challenges facing flower breeders, as well as the industry at-large. Featuring contributions from 32 international authorities, it offers tools and directions for future crop domestication and enhancement as well as offers essential information for breeding a wide range of floriculture crops.

Author : JD Hortwort,Jill Henderson,Charlie Rainbow Wolf,James Kambos,Thea Fiore-Bloom,Kathy Martin,Diana Stoll,Suzanne Ress,Corina Sahlin,Deborah Castellano,Dawn Ritchie,Monica Crosson,Emily Towne,Holly Bellebuono,Dallas Jennifer Cobb,Elizabeth Barrette,Diana Rajchel,Anna Franklin,Natalie Zaman,Kathy Vilim,Susan Pesznecker,Autumn Damiana,Anne Sala,Doreen Shababy,Estha K. V. McNevin,Mireille Blacke,Magenta Griffith,Llewellyn
Publisher : Llewellyn Worldwide
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2018-08-08
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9780738756578

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Llewellyn's 2019 Herbal Almanac by JD Hortwort,Jill Henderson,Charlie Rainbow Wolf,James Kambos,Thea Fiore-Bloom,Kathy Martin,Diana Stoll,Suzanne Ress,Corina Sahlin,Deborah Castellano,Dawn Ritchie,Monica Crosson,Emily Towne,Holly Bellebuono,Dallas Jennifer Cobb,Elizabeth Barrette,Diana Rajchel,Anna Franklin,Natalie Zaman,Kathy Vilim,Susan Pesznecker,Autumn Damiana,Anne Sala,Doreen Shababy,Estha K. V. McNevin,Mireille Blacke,Magenta Griffith,Llewellyn Pdf

Llewellyn's Herbal Almanac offers a wide variety of practical ideas on how to benefit from nature's most versatile plants. With hands-on projects, fresh ideas, and tips and techniques, this guide is designed for herb enthusiasts of all skill levels. It also features innovative herbal ideas that span gardening, cooking, crafts, health, beauty, history, and lore.

Author : Danielle Davis
Publisher : Capstone
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2017-01-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781496546616

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Zinnia and the Bees by Danielle Davis Pdf

Seventh-grader Zinnia's last-day-of-school got off to a bad start when she ended up in the vice principal's office for yarn-bombing a statue of the school mascot, but it is about to get a whole lot worse--because, thanks to the incompetence of Bee 641, a colony of commercial, migratory bees escaping from a truck has settled their colony in her hair.

Author : Missy Rolfe
Publisher : Eabooks Publishing
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2021-05-14
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 195236969X

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Lena's Zinnias by Missy Rolfe Pdf

Lena loved to grow bright, colorful zinnias. Her love of flowers was passed on to her daughter, granddaughter, and great-granddaughter too! They all brought smiles to others when they shared the flowers they grew. This sweet story teaches about the beauty of family and sharing joy with those around us.

Author : A. K. Singh
Publisher : New India Publishing
Page : 488 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 8189422359

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Flower Crops by A. K. Singh Pdf

Flower growing, once used to be a gardener's activity has today transformed into an astounding business. In India also, being an integral part of our rich heritage and culture, flower crops have become source of income as highly remunerative crops. Concerted efforts are being made in the country to boost the productivity, quality and export worthiness of several floricultural crops. With the changing trends and constant urge for new innovative products, this is imperative to have information about new potential crops with novel developed varieties and improved production technology. The worldwide interest in floriculture has also forced the agriculture universities and colleges for their perusal on teaching the emerging stream floriculture. Hence, the present book is a result of good compilation of recent advances in floriculture by the author. The publication entitled "Flower Crops: Cultivation and Management" specifies the practices and problems in growing flower crops along with entire description of crops and potential varieties.

Author : U.S. Office of Experiment Stations,United States. Agricultural Research Service,United States. Office of Experiment Stations
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1092 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1934
Category : Agricultural experiment stations
ISBN : UOM:39015073349816

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Experiment Station Record by U.S. Office of Experiment Stations,United States. Agricultural Research Service,United States. Office of Experiment Stations Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1076 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 1933
Category : Agriculture
ISBN : IND:30000097220986

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Experiment Station Record by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anita Lobel
Publisher : Greenwillow Books
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1996-04-25
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0688147372

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Alison's Zinnia by Anita Lobel Pdf

"An unusual alphabet book incorporates reinforcement of individual letters into a dazzling display of floral painting as Lobel links girls' names, flowers, and verbs in a chain of floral gifts."--Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books.

Author : Alicia Amherst
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 422 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2012-11
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9783954542055

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A History of Gardening in England by Alicia Amherst Pdf

Bei diesem Werk aus dem Jahr 1896 handelt es sich um ein Handbuch, das den Leser auf eine Reise in die englischen Gärten in die Zeit vom 13. bis 19. Jahrhundert mitnimmt. Es handelt sich hierbei um eine englischsprachige Ausgabe.

Author : Twigs Way
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2005-01-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780752495781

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A History of Women in the Garden by Twigs Way Pdf

From the early misfortunes of Eve, condemning her descendants to a dubious reputation for fruit management, to the acclaimed successes of plant breeders such as the eccentric Ellen Willmott who combined bankruptcy with iris breeding, the fortunes of the female gardener have been as varied as their roles. Telling the tales of the sixteenth-century housewife, who neatly sidestepped accusations of herbal witchcraft while working her plot, and the unconventional Ladies of Llangollen, who eloped together and created their gothic garden and many other women besides, A History of Women in the Garden showcases female horticulturists through the centuries. An enlightening and entertaining read that will allow the reader to gain fresh enthusiasm for even the most menial of garden tasks, and realise that hundreds of women have trod the garden path before.