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Author : Pearl Sydenstricker Buck
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1975-02
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 067178806X
A story of Chinese and Jewish coinflicts.
Author : David C. Michener,Carol A. Adelman
Publisher : Timber Press
Page : 249 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2017-12-27
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781604695205
“A luscious and colorful immersion into the world of the peony.” —Petal Talk The bold blooms, pretty colors, and heady fragrances of peonies make them one of the most popular flowers, both in gardens and floral arrangements. Peony—by leading experts David Michener and Carol Adelman—makes it easier than ever to grow them home. This lush book shares the history of the plant, explores the different types available, and includes complete growing information for 194 of the best varieties. Helpful lists detail the best peonies for specific needs.
Author : Wayson Choy
Publisher : D & M Publishers
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2009-12-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1926706765
Three siblings tell the stories of their very different childhoods in Vancouver's Chinatown before and during World War II.
Author : Lisa See
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 399 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2011-05-04
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781408811795
Peony has neither seen nor spoken to any man other than her father, a wealthy Chinese nobleman. Nor has she ever ventured outside the cloistered women's quarters of the family villa. As her sixteenth birthday approaches she finds herself betrothed to a man she does not know, but Peony has dreams of her own. Her father engages a theatrical troupe to perform scenes from The Peony Pavilion, a Chinese epic opera, in their garden amidst the scent of ginger, green tea and jasmine. 'Unmarried girls should not be seen in public,' says Peony's mother, but her father allows the women to watch from behind a screen. Here, Peony catches sight of an elegant, handsome man and is immediately bewitched. So begins her unforgettable journey of love, desire, sorrow and redemption.
Author : Jane Eastoe
Publisher : Gibbs Smith
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2017-02-07
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781423646716
"Vintage roses encompass both the true 'old' roses and the best of the 'modern' roses, developed to celebrate the classic, ageless, enduring beauty of the old varieties. The 60 specially selected specimens include those that have the best visual appearance and most fragrant perfume, and are also easy to grow and produce beautiful flowers for cutting"--Amazon.com.
Author : David Michener,Robert B Grese
Publisher : University of MICHIGAN REGIONAL
Page : 169 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2020-04-21
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780472037803
There’s no more breathtaking signal of summer’s onset than the blooming of peonies. Stunningly beautiful and relatively easy to grow, peonies are a favorite flower everywhere they can be cultivated and for good reason: the heady fragrances and enchanting colors of a peony-rich display create an immersive experience that has enamored generations of garden lovers across the world. This passion is on full display each June at the historic Peony Garden of the University of Michigan’s Nichols Arboretum. Originally planted in 1922, the Nichols Arboretum Peony Garden now boasts North America’s largest public collection of heirloom herbaceous peonies. The Peony Garden has become a sacred space for the Ann Arbor community, a not-to-be-missed sensation when it erupts each season, as the Ann Arbor Observer once wrote, in “a riot of color, of crimson, rose and shell pink intermingled with fluffy pompoms of creamy white.” The rather short period of peak bloom—about two fleeting weeks each year—only seems to intensify the garden’s appeal, drawing thousands of visitors annually to this spectacular “living museum” on campus that showcases upwards of 10,000 blossoms. Richly illustrated with hundreds of striking color photos, Passion for Peonies collects short essays that celebrate the story of the Nichols Arboretum Peony Garden as well as the rich social history of peony gardening that it is an integral part of. Together these pieces comprise a love letter both to a magical public space at the University of Michigan and to the broader history and culture of peony gardening. The book will appeal to readers interested in the University of Michigan, the history of public gardens, and of course peonies!
Author : Pamela McGeorge
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Peonies
ISBN : 1869536339
Peonies is for gardeners; those already seduced by their opulent blooms and those soon to be. It uncovers the origins of the species, and the roles they have played in Asian and Western societies, and highlights the efforts of hybridisers to develop modern varieties.
Author : Jeff Gillman
Publisher : Timber Press
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2008-02-01
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781604690057
Gardeners tend to assume that any organic product is automatically safe for humans and beneficial to the environment—and in most cases this is true. The problem, as Jeff Gillman points out in this fascinating, well-researched book, is that it is not always true, and the exceptions to the rule can pose a significant threat to human health. To cite just one example, animal manures in compost can be a source of harmful E. coli contamination if imporperly treated. Gillman's contention is that all gardening products and practices—organic and synthetic—need to be examined on a case-by-case basis to determine both whether they are safe and whether they accomplish the task for which they are intended. Ultimately, Gillman concludes, organic methods are preferable in most situations that gardeners are likely to encounter. After reading this eye-opening book, you will understand why, and why knowledge is the gardener's most important tool.
Author : Peter Geiger,Sondra Duncan
Publisher : Geiger
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Almanacs, American
ISBN : 1928720099
The Farmers Almanac is an annual publication published every year since 1818. It is the only publication of its kind which generations of American families have come to trust. Its longevity speaks volumes about its content which informs, delights, and educates. Best known for its long-range weather predictions, the Farmers Almanac provides valuable information on gardening, cooking, fishing, and more.
Author : Claire Austin
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2015-12
Category : Perennials
ISBN : 0993164706
A personal selection of reliable hardy perennials for every gardener - the expert as well as the beginner. Descriptions of over 800 reliable perennials with close-up photographs and full cultivation information.
Author : Jane Fearnley-Whittingstall
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 1999-11
Category : Gardening
ISBN : UCSC:32106016893288
Peonies are spectacularly beautiful, tremendously popular, and easy to grow. This exquisite book provides a wealth of information and much useful advice for gardeners everywhere.
Author : Erin Benzakein
Publisher : Chronicle Books
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2017-03-07
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781452150932
#1 Amazon Best Seller — Welcome to the farm! The Cut Flower Garden: Erin Benzakein is a florist-farmer, leader in the locaflor farm-to-centerpiece movement, and owner of internationally renowned Floret Flower Farm in Washington's lush Skagit Valley. A stunning flower book: This beautiful guide to growing, harvesting, and arranging gorgeous blooms year-round provides readers with vital tools to nurture a stunning flower garden and use their blossoms to create show-stopping arrangements. Floret Farm's Cut Flower Garden: Cut Flower Garden is equal parts instruction and inspiration—a book overflowing with lush photography of magnificent flowers and breathtaking arrangements organized by season. Find inspiration in this lush flower book: Irresistible photos of Erin's flower farm that showcase exquisite blooms Tips for growing in a variety of spaces and climates Step-by-step instructions for lavish garlands, airy centerpieces, and romantic floral décor for every season If you liked Paris in Bloom, you'll love Floret Farm's Cut Flower Garden.
Author : Alice Harding
Publisher : Timber Press (OR)
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Gardening
ISBN : CORNELL:31924067975080
Her writing style is as engaging as a good novel and her voice as authoritative as an encyclopedia. Mrs. Harding's horticultural expertise and work were widely recognized. A rose, an iris, two French hybrid lilacs, a tree peony, and two herbaceous peonies have been named in her honor. She gave numerous peonies from her own collections to botanical gardens in England, Scotland, Austria, Canada, Colombia, New Zealand, Australia, India, and South Africa.
Author : Li Song
Publisher : Paths International Ltd
Page : 181 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2015-02-28
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781844644278
Peony Festival originates from Luoyang, Henan Province of China and is a global carnival gathering all kinds of peony plants. This book introduces the ecological and biological features of peony, the historic and current profile of its birthplace Luoyang, the activities and procedures of the Peony Festival in Luoyang and Peony Festivals in other regions of China.Many festivals are dedicated to our ancestors, natural landscapes, or cultural events but few of them concentrate on one species of plant. Audiences may wonder why and how people celebrate the festival to celebrate peony and this is explored in this book The book combines all elements related to the Peony Festival into one single volume such as the biological features of peony, the natural and cultural beauty of peony, the historic background of the peony capital Luoyang and the activities of the Peony Festival. This book can be seen as an encyclopedia of peony culture to promote the peony's status as being the national flower of China.CONTENTSNational Flower PeonyThe Capital of Peony: LuoyangLuoyang Peony FestivalPeony Festivals in Other Regions of ChinaThe book includes illustrations, tables and graphics.
Author : Gian Lupo Osti
Publisher : Allemandi
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Gardening
ISBN : CORNELL:31924086679788
"One of the reasons for writing this book is to draw attention to the urgent necessity for the immediate adoption of efficient methods of protecting Moutan peonies in their natural habitat." -- P. 15. "In the Far East the tree peony is the flower at the head of the floral hierarchy, and is an important part of Chinese and Japanese cultural heritage.... This is the first time that photographs and descriptions of tree peonies found by the author growing wild on the Chinese mountains have been published.... The tree peony is difficult to propagate but, once established, it is practically indestructible...." -- Dust jacket.