Plant Explorations: Ornamentals in Italy, Southern France, Spain, Portugal, England, and Scotland (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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The Spread of World colonialism in the 18th and 19th centuries ushered in the era of greatest activity in the introduction of ornamental plants into Europe. Introductions by British plant explorers soon took the lead in the wave of ornamental plants that reached Europe. With the Opening of Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and parts of North America following the famous voyages of Capt. Cook in the 18th century, vast new areas soon became available to plant explorers. The two famous voyages of Capt. William Bligh to introduce breadfruit trees into the West Indies recalls a famous episode in the annals of plant introduction by intrepid British planters. Great Britain was not alone in this new activity. All the seafaring nations of Europe contributed a share in the introduction of foreign plants, often accomplished as part of scientific exploring missions. European gardens have thus been enriched by plant introductions coming from all parts of the World over a period of about 400 years.
In the United States, we are now in the midst of a great Renaissance of interest in ornamentals, in fact, the greatest in the history of our country.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. Adorned with illustrations, this book documents an extensive horticultural expedition throughout southern Europe. The author's aim was to introduce unique and beautiful plants to the gardens of the United States. Spanning nine months and over 15,000 miles, the journey involved a meticulous survey of botanic gardens, private and experimental plantings, nurseries, and arboreta where species of potential horticultural value were collected. The author initiated an unprecedented reintroduction of rare plants, including elite clones and cultivars of familiar species, along with species and hybrids not previously cultivated. The detailed account of the journeys and the introduction of nearly 3000 plant specimens provides a rich resource for botanists, horticulturists, and garden enthusiasts alike, highlighting potential new additions to gardens around the world. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781528215626_0
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