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The African Violet Handbook Tony Clements

The African Violet Handbook By Tony Clements

The African Violet Handbook by Tony Clements


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Summary

After a century of hybridising African Violets, the range of colours and forms available is stunning, yet few people seem to be able to cultivate them successfuly. This title, by African Violet specialist Tony Clemens, shows how readers can develop superb specimens with a long flowering season.

The African Violet Handbook Summary

The African Violet Handbook by Tony Clements

Tony Clements, Britain's leading African violet specialist, knows the secret of keeping these supposedly tricky plants in beautiful condition. With over twenty years' experience of commercial violet growing behind him, he gives us the benefit of his expert advice on every aspect of care and cultivation, and shows how you can develop superb specimens with a long flowering season. Written in clear, straightforward style, completely free of technical jargon, and illustrated with superb colour photographs, this is an important book which will fire would-be collectors of these beautiful plants with enthusiasm and give encouragement to those who have previously found them difficult to grow. Completely up-to-date, this is the authoritative text on these beautiful plants.

About Tony Clements

Tony Clements has exhibited many times at the Chelsea Flower Show, receiving numerous Gold Medals from the Royal Horticultural Society. For many years the proprietor of the African Violet Centre, he is now retired and living in Wells-in-the-sea, Norfolk.

Table of Contents

Introduction: All year Round Charm 1 Out of the Dark Continent 2 Plant care: 'African Violets Die on Me' 3 Pest and Diseases 4 Growing Your Own African Violets 5 African Violets From Seed 6 Displaying Violets in Your Home 7 Your Questions Answered List of Popular Named Varieties Suppliers and Useful Addresses Bibliography Index

Additional information

GOR001180344
9780715316016
071531601X
The African Violet Handbook by Tony Clements
Used - Very Good
Paperback
David & Charles
20030327
144
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This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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