Beyond the camellia belt : breeding, propagating, and growing cold-hardy camellias /

Ackerman, William L.

Beyond the camellia belt : breeding, propagating, and growing cold-hardy camellias / Breeding, propagating, and growing cold-hardy camellias. William L. Ackerman. - Batavia, Ill. : Ball Pub., c2007. - xiii, 271 p. : ill. (some col.), 1 map ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 253-258) and indexes.

Origin and history -- The path to greater hardiness -- Culture -- Special growing and culture situations -- Animal problems, diseases, insects, and viruses -- Propagation -- Breeding new camellias -- Interspecific hybridization: major problems and rewards -- Nature's surprises -- Flower and plant nomenclature -- Commercial camellias proven suitable for regions north of the camellia belt -- Camellia introductions bred specifically for their cold-hardiness potential.

9781883052522 (hardcover : alk. paper) 1883052521 (hardcover : alk. paper)

2006039305


Camellias.

SB413.C18 / A25 2007

SB413.C18 / A34 2007

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