Gebundene Ausgabe, 380 Seiten, Farbfotos,
Illustrationen, Farbkarten Umdaus Press
(Südafrika), Dezember 2003, ISBN 1-919766-24-3
Verleger: "The well known husband and
wife botanical team also produced the definitive work on ferns of the region in their Southern African
Ferns & Fern-Allies (1990). Eleven years in the making, this new authorative work provides detailed
information on the 48 native figs (Ficus) of South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Swaziland, Mozambique,
Zimbabwe, Zambia and Malawi. Also included are the commonly cultivated figs which were introduced into the
region for economic and ornamental horticulture, and the other members of the Fig family (Moraceae) found in
the region, including the cultivated mulberry (Morus), the breadfruit (Artocarpus), and the timber tree
which produces iroko lumber (Milicia). A total of 88 species are covered."
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Collectors' Edition
Fynbos: South Africa's Unique
Floral Kingdom
von Richard Cowling (Text), Dave Richardson (Text) & Colin Paterson-Jones (Fotos), Vorwort von Norman Myers
Gebundene Ausgabe, 156 Seiten, 349
Farbfotos, 2 Farbkarten Fernwood Press
(Südafrika), September 1995, ISBN 1-874950-10-5
Klappentext: "South Africa's fynbos
is a wonder of the natural world. Not content merely to eke out an existence in the unlikeliest of
environments - where the landscape is parched in summer and drenched in winter, where soils are
nutrient-starved and where fires frequently rage - this unique vegetation is exuberant in its floral
diversity. Nowhere else on earth are so many plant species crammed into such a small area. Early plant
collectors were fascinated by the richness of the flora, and assiduously took specimens back to Europe for
study and cultivation. Even today, some 350 years later, new species are still being discovered. Nowadays,
though, the focus of research has shifted from describing individual species to understanding the ecology of
the fynbos region as a whole. How old is fynbos? Why is it there? What role does fire play in its survival?
What makes it so special, and why - and how - should it be conserved? The scientists' discoveries have been
exciting. In this volume Richard Cowling and Dave Richardson share the knowledge that has been gained,
covering all aspects of the fynbos environment, its organisms and ecosystems. They discuss, too, the
problems that must be overcome if this unique vegetation is to survive. A major, and perhaps controversial,
theme is that the solutions to these problems lie in the recognition - and implementation - of fynbos as an
economic resource. Colin Paterson-Jones's photographs do full justice to the beauty of fynbos, capturing
both the grandeur of the landscapes and the exquisite delicacy of the flowers. Together with the text, they
demonstrate the marvels of fynbos - and make a plea for the wise use of its resources."
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Gasterias of South Africa
A New Revision of a Major Succulent
Group
von Ernst J. van Jaarsveld (Text) & Ellaphie Ward-Hilhorst (Illustrationen)
Gebundene Ausgabe, 104 Seiten, 22
ganzseitige Farbillustrationen, 41 Farbfotos, Schwarzweißillustrationen, Verbreitungskarten Fernwood Press
(Südafrika), Juli 1994, ISBN 1-874950-01-6
Klappentext: "Popular among both
amateur and professional horticulturalists, the handsome gasterias are endemic to southern Africa and are
found mainly in the coastal and semi-arid regions of the Cape, Natal and the Eastern Transvaal. They are
closely related to aloes and haworthias, so much so that their similar features often confused early
botanists. Drought-resistant and shade-loving, these shallow-rooted succulents adapt well to indoor
conditions, even in Europe. This explains their appeal to collectors from all over the world, from as early
as the seventeenth century. The genus Gasteria was described by Duval in 1809 and revised by Berger in 1908,
when the latter recognized 43 species. Between 1929 and 1940 von Poellnitz described another 25 species.
Even then, the extreme variability of the species was not fully understood, and this ultimately led to the
publication of about 100 names. The present revision by Ernst van Jaarsveld, an internationally acknowledged
expert in the field of succulents, has reduced the number of recognized Gasteria species to 16. Descriptions
of these gasterias, together with six interesting variations, are complemented by highly sensitive
watercolour illustrations produced by the internationally acclaimed botanical artist, Ellaphie
Ward-Hilhorst. Gasterias of South Africa is written for the layman and the scientist alike and will
appeal to succulent plant growers and plant lovers all over the world, as well as to those involved in the
conservation of arid areas in southern Africa, and visitors to these areas. The long-awaited culmination of
13 years of dedicated work, this volume provides an up-to-date, authoritative description of Gasteria,
derived from Ernst van Jaarsveld's studies of cultivated specimens, plants in their natural habitat, and
representative samples from South African and European herbaria. This publication also includes, among other
things, an account of their habitat, the history of their exploration, their adaptation to the environment,
and their indoor and outdoor cultivation. Painstakingly illustrated by one of South Africa's foremost
botanical artists, Gasterias of South Africa is a work of beauty, authority and integrity. This
collaboration between Van Jaarsveld and Ward-Hilhorst represents a milestone in botanical publishing."
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Schuber).
Verleger: "The excellent introduction
covers taxonomic considerations, mythological considerations, habitat, conservation and cultivation. The
locality maps are clear and well produced and the book is well indexed. Being the only book on Conophytum's
it is essential reading for all lovers and growers of the genus. The author Steven Hammer has done extensive
work on several of the genera of the Mesembryanthemaceae, but has concentrated, over a period of twelve
years, on his research on Conophytum. He has travelled extensively in the regions in which Conophytums are
to be found, and has unearthed several new taxa."
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Schuber).
Geophytic Pelargoniums
Field and Cultivation Studies of the
Section Hoarea
von Charles Craib (Text) & Gillian Condy (Illustrationen)
Gebundene Ausgabe, limitierte Auflage von
975 numerierten Exemplaren (Standard Edition 26-1000), 126 Seiten, 12 ganzseitige Farbillustrationen,
33 Schwarzweißillustrationen, Verbreitungskarten Umdaus Press
(Südafrika), April 2001, ISBN 1-919766-14-6
Verleger: "South Africa boasts a
wealth of Pelargonium species including those in the section Hoarea, geophytes with some of the most unusual
and spectacular flowers in the genus. Geophytic Pelargoniums, Field and Cultivation Studies of the
Section Hoarea describes twenty-six species of Hoareas in detail. The book discusses their ecology and
cultivation, with special attention being paid to the effect of droughts, fire and habitat alteration on the
lives of these plants. Hoareas are the least studied of the Pelargoniums. Some of them have only been
described in the last decade and no research has been published on the ecology of Hoareas. This book is the
culmination of more than ten years of field observations by the author and includes his work on the
cultivation of most of these species. The impact of man's activities on Hoarea populations is examined and a
detailed discussion of the factors determining the conservation status of these plants is included. Many
Hoareas have beautiful foliage and flowers and are perfect for ornamental horticulture. Most are best
propagated from seed. Drawing on his wealth of experience, the author discusses in depth the cultivation of
each species. The beauty of these Pelargoniums makes them outstanding subjects for fine botanical
illustration. Gillian Condy's attractive and meticulous pen-and-ink drawings bring the text to life. Many of
the Hoareas are featured in leaf and flower, and the development of various species from seedlings to young
plants is illustrated. In addition, twelve exquisite paintings by the artist are reproduced in full colour.
At the Inaugural Kirstenbosch Exhibition of Botanical Art in February 2000, Gillian was awarded a gold medal
for an exhibit of six of these paintings."
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(ISBN 1-919766-12-X, limitierte Auflage von 10 signierten numerierten Exemplaren A-J, ½ in Leder gebunden,
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Gerhard Dreyer's Wild Flowers
A Visual Celebration of South
Africa's Floral Abundance
von Gerhard Dreyer (Fotos) & Ernst van Jaarsveld (Text)
Verleger: "Wild Flowers is a
tribute to the late Gerhard Dreyer, who spent years photographing the wild flowers of South Africa, and
these are some of his best images, selected from several thousand. This is a tribute not only to Gerhard's
photography but also the amazing floral abundance and diversity of South Africa, resulting in a book which
will appeal to both locals and overseas tourists. The introduction is by Ernst van Jaarsveld, an expert on
flowers based at the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, and there are extended captions on each flower. South
Africa has the highest biodiversity for a temperate region, and worldwide is second only to Brazil and
Indonesia, both tropical countries. The Fynbos biome alone has more plant species than the whole of Europe,
so a publication of this scope can only hope to give a representation of the unbelievable variety available,
but anyone who has an interest in the flora of Southern Africa, or a fondness for flowers in general, will
want this book."
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Gladiolus in Southern Africa
von Peter Goldblatt (Text), John Manning (Text & Illustrationen), Fay Anderson (Illustrationen) & Auriol Batten (Illustrationen)
Gebundene Ausgabe, 464 Seiten,
Farbillustrationen auf 144 Tafeln, 150 Zeichnungen Fernwood Press
(Südafrika), Dezember 1998, ISBN 1-874950-32-6
Verleger: "Beautiful and enigmatic,
the genus Gladiolus has been the subject of many years of research by the authors, both in the field
and in herbaria around the world. In this important botanical monograph on the beautiful but enigmatic
genus Gladiolus, Peter Goldblatt and John Manning present the results of many years of detailed
research. Both eminent botanists, they have examined Gladiolus in the field - where they have
made vital discoveries about its ecology and pollination biology - and in herbaria around the world. Of
some 255 species of Gladiolus world-wide, they recognize 163 in southern Africa, making this region
the major centre of diversity and speciation for the genus. Exquisite watercolour paintings by two
internationally acclaimed botanical artists complement the text. With consummate skill Fay Anderson and
Auriol Batten have captured the fragile elegance of Gladiolus, faithfully committing nuances of
colour and shape to paper. Unrivalled in its scope and detail, this landmark publication brings
together outstanding botanical scholarship and exceptional artwork, including 150 finely executed and
botanically detailed line drawings by John Manning. Gladiolus in Southern Africa reflects both
the complex biology and simple beauty of a genus that is admired the world over."
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Grass Aloes in the South African
Veld
von Charles Craib (Text), Gillian Condy (Illustrationen) & Murray Ralfe (Illustrationen)
Gebundene Ausgabe im Schuber, limitierte
Auflage von 1940 Exemplaren (Standard Edition), 150 Seiten, 42 ganzseitige Farbillustrationen, 17
Schwarzweißillustrationen, 28 Verbreitungskarten Umdaus Press
(Südafrika), Dezember 2005, ISBN 1-919766-41-3
Verleger: "Grass Aloes are an
appealing group of deciduous aloes. As the name implies, they grow mainly in grasslands subject to winter
fires. Their leaves and colours resemble their habitat, making them difficult to find when not in flower.
These largely miniature aloes have very attractive flowers, making them desirable, if difficult, plants to
cultivate. Their growing pattern is closely related to the winter fire cycles of the veld, some species
responding directly to burning and producing leaves, flowers and later seed after such events. This
publication is as much a book of art as it is an enlightening study of the veld of the eastern parts of
South Africa."
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Exemplaren 11-60, ½ in Leder gebunden, Schuber, mit einem numerierten Print der gemalten und gezeichneten
Aloe woolliana von Gillian Condy und Murray Ralfe) und als Sponsors' Edition (ISBN 1-919766-39-1,
limitierte Auflage von 10 signierten numerierten Exemplaren 1-10, ¾ in Leder gebunden, Schuber, mit einem
der originalen Gemälde von Gillian Condy).
Haworthia Revisited
A Revision of the Genus
von Bruce Bayer
Gebundene Ausgabe, 250 Seiten, 450
Farbfotos, 61 Verbreitungskarten Umdaus Press
(Südafrika), Dezember 1999, ISBN 1-919766-08-1
Verleger: "This book is the latest
revision of the succulent genus Haworthia by Bruce Bayer. The book is illustrated with photographs of both
habitat and cultivation illustrating the variation in species between different localities. The text of
Bruce Bayer's previous works on Haworthia are included in the book and give a useful reference to the
revision of the species. The introduction to the book includes an historical sketch on Haworthia, a section
on cultivation and on plant health [by Steven A. Hammer]. Bruce Bayer's thoughts on a genus and species
concept and a synopsis on the taxonomic changes are given. The various species are covered in detail in the
main text and a chapter is also included on the landscape and habitat showing panoramic photographs of the
landscape. The book recognises 61 species, 4 subspecies, 137 varieties and 5 forms, including 6 new species,
three of which are described for the first time, 27 new varieties and 37 new combinations."
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Exemplaren, ganz in Leder gebunden, Schuber).
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