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Mammillaria - A Collector's Guide, John Pilbeam, 1981, 165 pages, hardcover with dust jacket. In English. Practically as new but due to its age there are signs of age such as a slightly faded dust jacket with minor damage.
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1981, 165 pages, many bw photos and 32 color photos bound with dust jacket. In English. When published, a complete, definitive and up-to-date reference work on the most popular of all cactus genera. The book contains complete descriptions of all then recognized Mammillaria species (over 200 in number), with close-ups. Any other specific names that collectors are likely to encounter are also cross-referenced accordingly. To assist breeders, there is a chapter on cultivation which includes propagation methods based on the author's 30 years of experience caring for Mammillaria, as well as references to the individual requirements of the species. There are chapters on the classification and geographical distribution of Mammillaria, based on work by David Hunt of the Royal Botanic Garden. Kew, the leading taxonomist of the genus, lists of societies and periodicals addressed to mammalian collectors, and a bibliography. |
| Author: | John Pilbeam |
| about the author: | John Pilbeam 1931 - 2023, was a highly respected cactus and succulent expert who grew, collected, studied and wrote about cacti and succulents for many decades. John has published more than 20 books - and countless journal articles - across many different genres. |
| Item number: | 400110 |