Language: English
Published on: 1986-01
Hardcover
The Yunnan camellias, Camellia reticulate, are rare and wonderful ornamental plants opening into radiant and charming flowers during the winter and spring seasons. As early as the Ming Dynasty (1455 AD.) Yunnan camellias were recorded as "the most beautiful flowers under heaven" They are greatly favored and loved around the world. The book Yunnan camellias of china completely and systematically describe Yunnan camellias. this book covers the history of cultivation, biological and botanical characteristics, environmental factors, propagation and cultivation factors, propagation and cultivation methods of Yunnan camellias. The book contains 194 beautiful plates and illustrations which include oil paintings and water colors, traditional Chinese paintings and color photographs. This book is high value to botanical workers, horticulturists, camellia lovers, and artists both at home and abroad.
