The Cactaceae: Descriptions And Illustrations Of Plants Of The Cactus Family (Volume 3 And 4 Bound In One Volume) (v. 2) Download Free (EPUB, PDF)
Volume 2 of the exhaustive, definitive work covering every cactus in the world. Full botanical descriptions, thorough statement of nomenclature, habitat, detailed finding keys. The one book needed by every cactus enthusiast. Total in set: over 1,275 illustrations.
Hardcover: 589 pages
Publisher: Dover Publications; Revised edition (June 1, 1963)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0486211924
ISBN-13: 978-0486211923
Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.3 x 1.6 inches
Shipping Weight: 4 pounds
Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
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This is really a scientific work, but anyone with a knowlege of "Flora's" will find thier way around these books with ease. Although some of the nomenculture is outdated it is still a "Must" for the serious Cacti Species collector.
this is a very old classic. If you want original descriptions, photos, and drawings this book is great. You need something newer like NCL to get current scientific names.
This book and its sister volume are much too technical and verbose for the average hobbyist. The illustrations are poor black and white photographs and/or drawings that are not of much help in identifying cacti that most of us would encounter. The material also seems to be dated, and very, very limited in some areas of general interest, (schlumbergera, for example....) I have found these books to be of little help, and certainly not worth the price....
A bit out of date, but if you can get one at a good price, it is still a must have book for cactus fanciers.
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