RHS Practical Latin for Gardeners
Author | : The Royal Horticultural Society |
Publisher | : Mitchell Beazley |
Total Pages | : 513 |
Release | : 2018-02-15 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781784725044 |
ISBN-13 | : 1784725048 |
Rating | : 4/5 (048 Downloads) |
Download or read book RHS Practical Latin for Gardeners written by The Royal Horticultural Society and published by Mitchell Beazley. This book was released on 2018-02-15 with total page 513 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: RHS Practical Latin for Gardeners is a unique guide to plant binomials based on the bestselling RHS Latin for Gardeners. It contains 1,500 of the most useful and most widespread Latin names, organized into thematic chapters including Colour, Size, Form and Habitat. Each chapter is further subdivided into smaller groups, such as large plants and small plants. This allows gardeners to make new connections and discoveries in a way standard alphabetical lists don't permit. 'Behind the Name' feature boxes further increase the book's practical value, and a wide range of botanical watercolours ensure that it is beautiful as well as functional. This book includes a definition and pronunciation guide for each word, as well as a 16-page alphabetical index, so that it can still be used as a conventional dictionary of Latin names. And its handy, pocket-sized format makes it the perfect gift.