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Plants

In English Language
=> The Genus Arisaema. A Monograph for Botanists and Nature Lovers.
The ultimate monograph for enthusiasts of this unique genus within the aroid family; includes some 475 full color photographs.		 Order now from Amazon.de
Gusman, Guy; Gusman Liliane; 2nd überarbeitete & augmented Ausgabe. Koeltz Scientific Books, Königstein, Germany, 2006.
[474 pages, hardcover]
ISBN 0881928399 
Aroids
Gives an good overview of genera within the Aroid family (Araceae) and describes various species and their cultivation. Photographic material is rather limited.		 Order now from Amazon.de
 Brown, Deni; Timber Press, Portland, USA, 2000.
[468 pages, hardcover]
ISBN 0881924857 

=> Annuals and Biannuals
Extensive work with more than 1.600 photographs of common as well as rare annuals and biannuals. Since publication an unsurpassed benchmark

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 Phillips, Roger; Rix, Martyn; Pan, London, Great Britain, 2002 (2nd edition).
[288 pages, paperback]
ISBN 0330373528

=> Flora of the Azores
The most comprehensive work on the flora of all nine islands of the Azores. More than 400 photographs of endemic as well as introduced plants, and description of more than 650 species.

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 Schäfer, Hann; Margraf Verlag, Weikersheim, Germany, 2005 (2nd und augmented edition).
[346 pages, hardcover]
ISBN 3823614533  
=> Bulbs
A Must for the connoisseur and grower of bulbous plants. Numerous species, well-known ones as well as very rare ones are described. Uncountable high quality photos.		 Order now from Amazon.de
 Phillips, Roger; Rix, Martyn; Random House, New York, USA and Pan, London, Great Britain, 2001 (new edition).
[240 pages, paperback]
ISBN 0330302531
=> Calochortus
 Excellent monograph on all Calochortus species native of North America with distributional information, detailed species' descriptions and cultivation recommendations.		 Order now from Amazon.de
 Gerritsen, Mary E.; Parsons, Ron; Timber Press, Oregon, USA; 2007.
[220 pages, hardcover].
ISBN 0881928445
=> The Colour Encyclopedia of Cape Bulbs
Excellent book with numerous photos covering almost all genera with bulbous species native in the Cape region in South Africa. 		Order now from Amazon.de
 Goldblatt, Peter; Snijman, Dee; Manning, John C. Timber Press, Oregon, USA et el.; 2002.
[528 pages, hardcover].
ISBN 0881925470 
=> Bulbs of North America
Excellent book to get an overview of North American bulbous plants. Includes detailed descriptions of most known species from Allium, Calochortus, Fritillaria, Lilium and others. 		Order now from Amazon.de
 North American Rock Garden Society; Timber Press, Portland, USA, 2001.
[256 pages, hardcover]
ISBN 0-88192-511-X
=> The New Wild Flowers of the Canary Islands
The book for endemic plants of Canary Islands. Description of all known native species and good photographic material. 		Order now from Amazon.de
 Bramwell, David; Bramwell Zoë; Editorial Rueda, Alcorcón (Madrid), Spain, 2001 (2nd edition).
[448 pages, paperback]
ISBN 8472071294
=> Conservatory and Indoor Plants - Volume 1
Excellent book with numerous photos and short, but precise descriptions of many common as well as rare tender plants. 		Order now from Amazon.de
 Phillips, Roger; Rix, Martyn; Random House, New York, USA and Pan, London, Great Britain, 1998.
[new edition, 240 pages, paperback]
ISBN 0330373757
=> Conservatory and Indoor Plants - Volume 2
Excellent book with numerous photos and short, but precise descriptions of many common as well as rare tender plants. 		Order now from Amazon.de
 Phillips, Roger; Rix, Martyn; Random House, New York, USA and Pan, London, Great Britain, 1998.
[319 pages, paperback]
ISBN 0330373765
=> A Guide to Species Iris
The book for the connoisseur and grower of Iris species. All species known to 1998 are included. Rather high priced, yet highly recommendable. 		Order now from Amazon.de
 The Species Group of the British Iris Society; Cambridge University Press, Great Britain, 1997.
[387 pages, hardcover]
ISBN 0521440742
=> Iris of China
Good book to learn details on Iris species native to China and bordering states, including recently described taxa. Photographic material rather limited. 		Order now from Amazon.de
Waddick, James W.; Yu-Thang, Zhao; Timber Press, Portland, USA, 1992.
[192 pages, hardcover]
ISBN 0881922072
Flora of Madeira
Excellent book covering all endemic and most introduced plants of Madeira, Porto Santo, the Desertas and Selvagens, key to species, good descriptions, black and white drawings as appendix. In English language only		 Order now from Amazon.de
 Press, J. R.; Short, M. J. (Herausgeber); The Natural History Museum, London; Intercept Limited, Andover, Hampshire, United Kingdom, 1994, reprinted 2001.
[576 pages, paperback]
ISBN 1898298807
=> Flora Endémica da Madeira
Excellent book covering in supreme full-color photos 143 endemic plants of Madeira, Porto Santo, the Desertas and Selvagens, short descriptions in four languages: Portuguese, English, French and German.		 To be ordered by post from the Portuguese publisher.
cover Jardim, Roberto; Francisco, David; 2000.
[343 pages, Paperback]; ca. EURO 30,50.
ISBN 972-8622-00-7
Publisher:
Múchia Publicações
Estrada João Abel de Freitas 133 J
PT - 90000-402 Funchal
Portugal
=> Penstemons
Excellent book with numerous photos of the approximately 270 Penstemon species native of North America - the North American cousins of the European foxgloves (Digitalis). 		Order now from Amazon.de
 Nold, Robert; Nold, Cindy. Timber Press, Oregon, USA et el.; 1999.
[240 pages, hardcover].
ISBN 0881924296

 
=> Perennials Vol. I: Early Perennials
Excellent book with numerous photos and short, but precise descriptions of many common as well as numerous virtually unknown perennials.		 Order now from Amazon.de
 Phillips, Roger; Rix, Martyn; Random House, New York, USA and Pan, London, Great Britain, 1993 (new edition).
[240 pages, paperback]
ISBN 0330327747
=> Perennials Vol. II: Late Perennials
Excellent book with numerous photos and short, but precise descriptions of many common as well as numerous virtually unknown perennials. 		Order now from Amazon.de
 Phillips, Roger; Rix, Martyn; Random House, New York, USA and Pan, London, Great Britain, 1993 (new edition).
[256 pages, paperback]
ISBN 0330327755
=> Pulmonarias and the Borage Family
Recommended book for a broad overview of all major genera within the Borage family (Boraginaceae) such as Echium with several photos and precise descriptions and cultivation recommendations.		 Order now from Amazon.de
 Bennet, Masha; Timber Press (OR), USA, 2003.
[240 pages, hardcover]; € 35.50.
ISBN 0881925896

=> Saxifrages
 Extensive work on saxifrages (Saxifraga ssp., cultivars, and hybrids): species, origin and cultivation recommendations with numerous completing photographs of included species.

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 McGregor, Malcolm; Timber Press, USA, 2008.
[392 pages, hardcover]
ISBN 0881928801
=> Shrubs
Excellent book with numerous photos and short, but precise descriptions of many common as well as numerous unknown hardy shrubs and some trees.		 Order now from Amazon.de
 Phillips, Roger; Rix, Martyn; Random House, New York, USA and Pan, London, Great Britain, 1989.
[288 pages, paperback]
ISBN 0330302582

=> Vegetables
Good book on common as well as many rather unknown, old heirloom vegetables with numerous photographs with concise descriptions and cultivation information.

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 Phillips, Roger; Rix, Martyn; Random House, New York, USA and Randolph Press, Great Britain, 1994.
[270 pages, paperback]
ISBN 067975024X

In German language
=> Die Kosmos-Kanarenflora
Good book to get an overview of endemic plants of Canary Islands and very useful for excursions; excellent photographic material. In German language only. 		Order now from Amazon.de
 Schönfelder, Peter; Schönfelder Ingrid; Franckh-Kosmos Verlag, Stuttgart, Germany, 2005.
[320 pages, hardcover
ISBN 3440060373
=> Das große Buch der Passionsblumen
Very good book to get a broad overview of Passionflowers and their cultivation with numerous photos. In German language only.		 Order now from Amazon.de
 Klock, Peter; Lagerstroemia Verlag, Hamburg, Germany, 2001.
[271 pages, hardcover]
ISBN 3929248026
=> Primeln und andere Primelgewächse
Very good book to get a broad overview of mostly species Primroses and related genera and their cultivation; good photographic material. In German language only. 		Order now from Amazon.de
 Köhlein, Fritz; Ulmer Verlag, Stuttgart, Germany, 1984.
[406 pages, hardcover]
ISBN 3800161575

=> Flora Endémica da Madeira
 Excellent book with outstanding photographic material covering 143 native species from Madeira, Porto Santo, the Desertas, and the Selvagens, short descriptions in four languages: Portuguese, English, French, and German.

 To be ordered only by post from the publisher.
cover Jardim, Roberto; Francisco, David; 2000. [343 pages, paperback]; ca. EURO 30,50.
ISBN 972-8622-00-7
Publisher:
Múchia Publicações
Estrada João Abel de Freitas 133 J
PT - 90000-402 Funchal
Portugal

=> Die Kosmos-Mittelmeerflora
 A good book for a first impression on plants native of the Mediterranean region, for its excellent photgraphic material very useful on excursions. In German language only.

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 Schönfelder, Peter; Schönfelder Ingrid; Franckh-Kosmos Verlag, Stuttgart, Germany, 1999 (3. edition).
[318 pages, hardcover]
ISBN 3440078035  

=> Mohn und Scheinmohn. Papaver, Meconopsis und andere Papaveraceae
Recommendable book for a broad first impression on the main genera with the poppy family (Papaveraceae) with species' descriptions, several photographs adn useful cultivation notes. In German language only.

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 Köhlein, Fritz; Ulmer Verlag, Stuttgart, Germany, 2003.
[144 pages, hardcover]
ISBN 3800139219

=> Saxifragen und andere Steinbrechgewächse
Good work for a first, yet extensive impression of the saxifrages (Saxifraga spp.) and related genera with descriptions of included species, numerous photgraphs and useful cultivation recommendations. In German language only.

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 Köhlein, Fritz; Ulmer Verlag, Stuttgart, Germany, 1995, 2nd überarbeitete und neu gestaltete edition.
[292 pages, hardcover]
ISBN 3800164477
Walking Guides
(The Azores, Canary islands, Madeira, Cape Verde archipelago, Mediterranean islands)

In English language

=> Azores

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 Schmitz, Hannelore; Round, Gill (Translator); Bergverlag Rudolf Rother, Germany, 1st edition, 2003.
[144 pages, Paperback]
ISBN 3763348182

=> Corsica

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 Wolfsperger, Klaus; Round, Gill (Translator), Krupp, Tom (Translator); Bergverlag Rudolf Rother, Germany, 2002.
[160 pages, Paperback]
ISBN 3763348190

=> Crete (East)

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 Hirner, Gert; Round, Gill (Translator); Bergverlag Rudolf Rother, Germany, 2004, 1st edition
[144 pages, Paperback]
ISBN 3763348220

=> Crete (West)

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 Hirner, Gert; Murbock, Jakob; Round, Gill (Translator); Bergverlag Rudolf Rother, Germany, 2003, 2nd edition.
[150 pages, Paperback]
ISBN 3763348034

=> Cyprus

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 Goetz, Rolf; Pearson, Tony (Translator); Round, Gill (Translator); Bergverlag Rudolf Rother, Germany, 2002.
[160 pages, Paperback]
ISBN 376334814X

=> La Gomera

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 Wolfsperger, Klaus; Round, Gill (Translator); Krupp, Tom (Translator); Bergverlag Rudolf Rother, Germany, 2003, 1st edition.
[160 pages, Paperback]
ISBN 3763348239

=> Gran Canaria

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 Gawin, Izabella; Round, Gill (Translator); Bergverlag Rudolf Rother, Germany, 2002.
[144 pages, Paperback]
ISBN 3763348166

=> Madeira

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 Goetz, Rolf; Round Gill (Translator); 3rd revised edition. Bergverlag Rudolf Rother, Germany, 2005.
[160 pages, Paperback]
ISBN 3763348115

=> Mallorca

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 Goetz, Rolf; Kent, M. (Translator); Ade, C. (Translator). Bergverlag Rudolf Rother, Germany, 2005.
[160 pagess, Paperback]
ISBN 3763348050

=> La Palma

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 Wolfsperger, Klaus; Pearson, Tony (Translator); 3rd revised edition. Bergverlag Rudolf Rother, Germany, 2001.
[160 pages, Paperback]
ISBN 3763348085

=> Pyrenees 1
(Spanish Central Pyrenees: Panticosa - Benasque)

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 Budeler, Roger; Round, Gill (Translator). Bergverlag Rudolf Rother,Germany, 2003, 1st edition.
[144 pages, Paperback]
ISBN 3763348212

=> Pyrenees 3
(Spanish East Pyrenees: Val d'Aran - Núria)

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 Büdeler, Roger; Round, Gill (Translator). Bergverlag Rudolf Rother,Germany, 2005, 1st edition.
[160 pages, Paperback]
ISBN 376334828X

=> Sardinia
 

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 Omidvar, Mithra; Bergverlag Rother, Germany, 2000.
[144 pages, paperback]
ISBN 376334800X

=> Sicily
 

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 Omidvar, Mithra; Bergverlag Rother, Germany, 2002.
[160 pages, paperback]
ISBN 3763348131

=> Tenerife
 

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 Wolfsperger, Klaus; Miehle-Wolfsperger, Annette; Bergverlag Rother, Germany, 2002.
[160 pages, paperback]
ISBN 3763348093
Own Publications
=> Il genere Aeonium (Crassulaceae). Uno sguardo su nuove specie / The Genus Aeonium (Crassulaceae). Outlook to new species
 Review of the genus Aeonium and two new Aeonium taxa.		 Malkmus, Bjørn, in Piante Grasse, Fasc. / No. 4, Vol. 22, Associazione Italiana Amatori delle Piante Succulente (AIAS), Roma, 2002. S. 134 - 139.
English/Italian.
=> Greenovia (Crassulaceae): Succulente endemiche delle isole Canarie / Greenovia (Crassulaceae): Succulent Endemics of the Canary Islands
 Review of four described and two new taxa within in the genus Greenovia.		 Malkmus, Bjørn, in Piante Grasse, Fasc. / No. 3, Vol. 22, Associazione Italiana Amatori delle Piante Succulente (AIAS), Roma, 2002. S. 123 - 128.
English/Italian.

PLANT SOCIETIES AND ORGANIZATIONS
Some recommended organizations and societies with detailed informationen and well structured homepages.
Some offer to members a seed exchange (Index Seminum) which usually covers many rare or unknown species [S].

In German speaking regions
=> Deutsche Kakteen-society e.V. (DKG) German society on cultivation and dissemination of cacti and other succulent plants with several local groups.
Extensive diapositive library and lending of  technical books from a society owned library for members.
=> society für Fleischfressende Pflanzen (G.F.P.) German society on cultivation and dissemination of carnivorous plants. Extensive cultivation informationen. [S]
=> society der Staudenfreunde (gds) German society on cultivation and dissemination of perennials with several regional groups. [S]

In English speaking regions

=> The Alpine Garden Society (AGS)

 British society on cultivation and dissemination of alpine plants and dwarf perennials.
Reduced prices on technical literature and monographs for members. [S]
=> International Aroid Society (IAS) USouth American society on cultivation and dissemination of aroids (Araceae).
Extensive photographic library und cultivation informationen.

=> The International Bulb Society (IBS)

 USouth American society on cultivation and dissemination of bulbous plants and other geophytes..
Extensive photographic library for members. [S]

=> Pacific Bulb Society (PBS)

 

 USouth American society on cultivation and dissemination of bulbous plants and other geophytes.
Extensive photographic library and cultivation informationen. [S]
=> The International Carnivorous Plant Society USouth American society on cultivation and dissemination of carnivorous plants. [S]

=> The Cyclamen Society

 USouth American society on cultivation and dissemination of Cyclamen spp.
Photographic library and cultivation informationen. [S]
=> The Scottish Rock Garden Club (SRGC) Britische society on cultivation and dissemination of rock garden plants. [S]
=> The Saxifrage Society USouth American society on cultivation and dissemination of Saxifrages (Saxifraga spp.) and related genera.
Photographic library, cultivation informationen and plant exchange. [S]
PRIVATE HOMEPAGES
A selection of interesting homepages from private enthusiasts with information on different plant groups.
The African Garden - David Fenwick (UK) A nice homepage on mostly bulbous plants from South Africa, excellent photos of hard to find plants. English.
The Arisaema Page - Roy Herold (USA) Plenty of useful information on the genus Arisaema and the related, smaller genus Pinellia with plenty of excellent photos. English.
Berthold's Pflanzenwelt - Berthold Suchy (DE) Information on the Aroid family including the Titan Arums (Amorphophallus) and other bulbous plants. German/English.
The Genus Lilium - Dr. Markus Hohenegger (AT) Plenty of detailed information on species within the genus Lilium with plenty of photographic material. English and German text.
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