Angel, M. A Floral Calendar. and other flower lore.
1st. Ed. Pub. Pelham Books. 1985 pp.69 with col. illus. throughout. 8vo. Fine hardback in nr. fine dw., showing some sunning along spine.
An illustrated collection of floral lore and symbolism, including a calendar of flowers, based on the medieval calendar of saints.
£3.50 [ref: 70081]

Arber, A. The Natural Philosophy of Plant Form.
1st. Ed. Pub. C.U.P. 1950 pp.xiv, 246 with text figs. Some scattered foxing to fore-edges and a little to f.e.p.s overall a vg. copy in green cloth boards.
£75.00 [ref: 42239]

Argent, G. (et al). Rhododendrons of Sabah.
1st. Ed. Pub. Sabah Parks Trustees. 1988 pp.iv, 145 with colour and b/w. illus. 8vo. Fine softback with gentle sunning to spine.
A handy pocket guide to help with identification and to provide walkers with basic information on the variety of rhododendrons they are likely to encounter in Sabah.
£16.50 [ref: 65209]

Atal, C.K. & Kapur, B.M. Cultivation and Utilization of Aromatic Plants.
1st. Ed. Pub. Regional Research Lab. Jammu-Tawi. 1982 pp.xxiii, 815 with b/w. tables & figs. 8vo. Nr. fine hardback in vg. dw. with a little loss to extremities.
‘This book offers a survey and insight into current research activities in India in the area of natural products chemistry especially as they affect investigation into medicinal and aromatic plants.’
£45.00 [ref: 65475]

Atal, C.K. & Kapur, B.M. Cultivation and Utilization of Medicinal Plants.
1st. Ed. Pub. Regional Research Lab. Jammu-Tawi. 1982 pp.xxii, 877 with b/w. tables & figs. 8vo. Nr. fine hardback in vg. dw. with a little loss to extremities.
‘This book offers a survey and insight into current research activities in India in the area of natural products chemistry especially as they affect investigation into medicinal and aromatic plants.’
£75.00 [ref: 65474]

Bacon, M.A. Flowers and their Kindred Thoughts.
1st. Ed. Pub. Longman & Co. 1848 pp.[34] with 17 col. plates. Small 4to. Hardback. AEG. Gilt patterned endpapers. Bookplate of John Corbett, English industrialist, philanthropist and Liberal Party politician of the Victorian era. Charming, neat inscription to ffep. Disbound. The gutta percha binding has perished meaning each leaf is separate. Some light spotting and marks to contents - one page with a short closed tear, o/w. contents fine. In original cloth boards showing wear to spine. A very charming work indeed.
Consists of chromolithograph plates with accompanying facing poem printed from type in gold. Illustrated title page, flower illuminations attributed to Noel Humphreys by McLean,
£100.00 [ref: 70090]

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Baer, W. and Lack, H.W. Pflanzen auf Porzellan 1750-1850. Ausstellung zum 300jahrigen Bestehen des Botanischen Gartens Berlin.
1st. Ed. Pub. Schloss Charlottenburg. 1979 pp.125 with 3 col. plates and b/w. text illus. 4to. Fine softback with gently bumped corners and light sunning to spine. German text.
Exhibition catalogue.
£9.00 [ref: 66306]

Baker, H.A. & Oliver, E.G.H. Ericas in Southern Africa.
1st. Pub. Purnell. 1967 pp.lxv, 180 with 166 plates by Irma Von Below, Fay Anderson, and others. Fine copy in vg. dw.
£45.00 [ref: 36466]

Bally, P.R.O. The Genus Monadenium. With descriptions of 21 new species.
1st. Ed. Pub. Benteli. 1961 pp.111 with 88 b/w. figs. and 32 col. and b/w. plates (in natural sizes) loosely inserted in rear pocket. 4to. Fine hardback in vg. plus dw. From the library of Prof. Grenville (Gren) Lucas OBE, much loved botanist and conservationist with his signature to ffep. and his address in Nairobi to dw. turn-in.
Monadenium is a genus of about 50 species related to Euphorbia. Almost all the species are native to tropical East Africa. A large number are found in Kenya and Tanzania. Most grow at elevations from 2,000 feet to 3,500 feet.
£95.00 [ref: 67621]

Barnes, H.F. Gall Midges of Economic Importance.
1st. Ed. Pub. Crosby, Lockwood & Son. 1946-1951 Six volumes with b/w. photos. 8vo. Minor spotting to fore-edges of text block o/w. fine hardbacks in nr. fine dws. A great opprtunity to obtain the first six books of this eight volume set.
Contents: Vol. 1 - Root and Vegetable Crops; Vol. 2 - Fodder Crops; Vol. 3 - Fruit; Vol. 4 - Ornamental Plants and Shrubs; Vol. 5 - Trees; Vol. 6 - Miscellaneous.
£49.50 [ref: 66474]