The African Violet Handbook by Tony Clements

The African Violet Handbook by Tony Clements

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After a century of hybridising African Violets, the range of colours and forms available is stunning, yet few people seem to be able to cultivate them successfuly. This title, by African Violet specialist Tony Clemens, shows how readers can develop superb specimens with a long flowering season.

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The African Violet Handbook by Tony Clements

Tony Clements, Britain's leading African violet specialist, knows the secret of keeping these supposedly tricky plants in beautiful condition. With over twenty years' experience of commercial violet growing behind him, he gives us the benefit of his expert advice on every aspect of care and cultivation, and shows how you can develop superb specimens with a long flowering season. Written in clear, straightforward style, completely free of technical jargon, and illustrated with superb colour photographs, this is an important book which will fire would-be collectors of these beautiful plants with enthusiasm and give encouragement to those who have previously found them difficult to grow. Completely up-to-date, this is the authoritative text on these beautiful plants.
Tony Clements has exhibited many times at the Chelsea Flower Show, receiving numerous Gold Medals from the Royal Horticultural Society. For many years the proprietor of the African Violet Centre, he is now retired and living in Wells-in-the-sea, Norfolk.
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ISBN 13 9780715316016
ISBN 10 071531601X
Title The African Violet Handbook
Author Tony Clements
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher David & Charles
Year published 2003-03-27
Number of pages 144
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.