The Garden Plants of China. A history of the road

A history of the road from Canterbury to the West Coast through Arthur’s Pass

There is also propagation and cultivation advice

Demonstrates the place of wild plants in urban vegetation and how they impinge on urban life

1500 colour photographs of the habit

Size 310mmx265mmx50mm

The Garden Plants of China. A history of the roadPeter Valder. A most comprehensive reference to more than 400 ornamental plants grown in Chinese gardens, their history and their place in art, literature, symbolism and everyday life. Fine colour photographs throughout. A large heavy book. Weidenfeld & Nicholson, London, 1999. ISBN 9780297825494 Hardback with dust jacket. 400 pages. SECONDHAND. Fine condition.