About this title: This is the first comprehensive book to aid the gardener in making a start with native plants. It takes the gardener through the beginning steps of identifying native plants, evaluating them in relation to conventional garden materials, and learning detailed techniques of propagation and culture. Annuals, perennials (including ferns), bulbs, shrubs and trees are included - with about 350 species treated in detail, and many others included in charts and listings for quick reference. A few California native plants have been in cultivation for a hundred years or so, but widespread consciousness ...
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Description: Very good. Very clean paperback. No spine creases. Remainder dot. Covers show minor wear. Tight binding. Crisp clean pages. We fully guarantee all our books, We pack with care and ship promptly with Delivery Confirmation. read more
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: University of California Press
Date Published: 1980
ISBN-13:9780520037625ISBN:0520037626
Description: Very good. No dust jacket as issued. Crease on cover. Otherwise clean. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 400 p. California Natural History Guides (Paperback), 45. Audience: General/trade. read more
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: University of California Press
Date Published: 1980
ISBN-13:9780520037625ISBN:0520037626
Description: Very good. No dust jacket as issued. Cover has light wear, including minimally curved tips; lower page edges have some dust soiling/staining; other than some slightly curved tips, text pages are clean & bright; book is square & binding is tight. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 400 p. California Natural History Guides (Paperback), 45. Audience: General/trade. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: University of California Press
Date Published: 1980
Description: Trade softcover, 366 poages, lots of drawings and tables and a section of color photos on slick paper. This copy clean, tight, small scar on rear cover. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: University of California Press, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.
Date Published: 1980
ISBN-13:9780520037618ISBN:0520037618
Description: Good. 5" x 8" Softcover version. Text clean & bright; binding tight; minor wear to covers; remainder mark on bottom. 366 pages. Illustrated in color and b&w. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: University Of California Press
Date Published: 1980
Description: Very Good with no dust jacket; Minor spotting. Gift inscription on first facing page. Stain at top of last 15 pages. 8vo; 386 pages. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: University of California Press, Berkeley
ISBN-13:9780520037618ISBN:0520037618
Description: Beth D. Merrick (b&w drawings) Very Good Condition. Very Good Dust Jacket. (1980). 366pp/index. Illus with b&w art and color photos. Bright, clean, unmarked. Spine slightly canted. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: University of California Press
Date Published: 1999
ISBN-13:9780520037618ISBN:0520037618
Description: Very good in very good dust jacket. Dust jacket has light edge creasing & wear, with no chips or tears, and fading to the spine; boards & spine have minor shelfwear at the tips & corners; inside text had 2 pages dog-eared, & otherwise clean; book is... Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 400 p. Contains: Illustrations. California Natural History Guides (Hardcover), 45. Audience: General/trade. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: University of California Press
Date Published: 1980
ISBN-13:9780520037625ISBN:0520037626
Description: New. Brand New! Buy with confidence-your satisfaction is guaranteed at B-Logistics! Due to the large scale of our operation, we do not have access to the specific contents/condition of our items. Please note that Expedited shipping is not available at this time. read more
Edition: First Edition, though unstated
Binding: Hardcover with dustwrapper
Publisher: University of California Press, Berkeley, CA
Date Published: 1980
ISBN-13:9780520037618ISBN:0520037618
Description: Near Fine in Near Fine Dust Jacket. NOT an Ex-Library copy. 8vo. 366pp. Expressing my opinion of Mrs. Schmidt's book in words is like being asked to explain why I love my mother, my dog, ice cream or back rubs. But that's because I'm a native plant enthusiast. To the lover of pansies and petunias, agapanthus and juniper, this book would hold little charm or interest. However, if you have any interest in California natives, Mrs. Schmidt's book is essential to your gardening library. In it, Mrs. ... read more
Binding: PAPERBACK
Publisher: University of California Press
ISBN-13:9780520037625ISBN:0520037626
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: University of California Press
Date Published: 1980
ISBN-13:9780520037618ISBN:0520037618
Description: Acceptable. This is an ex-library copy. Unless specifically noted to the contrary, item may contain library markings; 100% of this purchase will support literacy programs through a nonprofit organization! read more
Description: Satisfaction Guaranteed. Shipped quickly. 1980. Softcover. Used, good. Good overall with moderate wear. Includes dust jacket. Dust jacket in Acceptable condition. read more
Binding: Wraps
Publisher: University of California Press, Berkeley, CA
Date Published: 1980
ISBN-13:9780520037625ISBN:0520037626
Description: Color Photographs, Black and White Drawings. Very Good. Paperback. Octavo. Light bend through center of book; binding clean with little wear to extremities; textblock clean; 366 pp. including index. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Univ of California Pr
Date Published: 1981
ISBN-13:9780520037625ISBN:0520037626
Description: New. This is the first comprehensive book to aid the gardener in making a start with native plants. It takes the gardener through the beginning steps of identifying native plants, evaluating them in relation to conventional garden materials, and learning... read more
Description: Good. 0520037626 Good condition. May have some markings & or shelfwear. All pages intact. Used items may not include extras such as infotrac, CD or other web access codes. read more
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