RHS Biological Control in Plant Protection, A Colour Handbook of
By Neil Helyer, Kevin Brown and Nigel D Cattlin

This handbook is designed to help the reader recognise and anticipate specific problems of pest management, and then resolve them using the natural enemies of pests. It is a valuable reference guide for professionals, academic and lay readers - growers and farmers, consultants, scientists, students and private gardeners.

Harback 126pp.
ISBN 1874545286
Price £24.95

RHS Show Handbook

This essential reference is the official RHS guide to organising, judging and competing in horticultural or gardening shows where fruit, vegetables and flowers are exhibited.

Paperback 160pp.
ISBN 1874431981
Price £7.95

Science and the Garden
Edited by David S Ingram, Daphne Vince-Prue and Peter J Gregory

Most conventional gardening books concentrate on how and when to carry out horticultural tasks. This book is unique in explaining in straightforward terms some of the science that underlies these practices. It is principally a book of "why?". Edited and written by a group of highly regarded scientists, this jargon-free, illustrated book with a comprehensive glossary covers the scientific information of greatest importance to gardeners.

Paperback 290pp.
ISBN 0632053089
Price £20.99

Rhododendrons of Subgenus Vireya
By Dr. George Argent

This is the first full account of vireya rhododendrons ever published. The vireya subgenus not only has a greater diversity of flower form than any other rhododendron group, but it also accounts for one third of the rhododendron genus. Contains descriptions of over 300 species, some of which are new and many of which are illustrated with colour photographs.

Hardback 382pp
ISBN:1902896610
Price £55

Buddlejas
By David D. Stuart

This book is the first comprehensive coverage of buddlejas, bringing to light the untapped potential of this diverse genus for collectors and specialists, wildlife enthusiasts, and gardeners everywhere.  David Stuart highlights the wealth of species and cultivars now available and describes their wide variety of attributes.

192pp.
ISBN-13:  9780881926880
ISBN-10:  0881926884
Price  £25.00

Witch Hazels
By Chris Lane

Many gardeners rank witch hazels among the best of all winter-flowering shrubs. Shrugging off several degrees of frost and a heavy weight of snow, their distinctive flowers held on bare branches lighten up gardens in the depths of winter. Yet, despite their attributes, only a small number are widely grown; this book promises to change all that by turning the spotlight onto these magical shrubs. The book starts with an introduction to the genus, followed by detailed descriptions of all known selections, varieties and species. Growing information is also included, with notes on how local conditions, soil and weather can significantly affect plant characteristics.
227pp.

ISBN 0881926787
Price £25.00

Hardy Gingers including Hedychium, Roscoea, and Zingiber
By T M E Branney

Flamboyant hardy gingers are once again on the wanted list as people discover their intricately constructed flowers, beautiful perfumes, and lush foliage. Although the majority of gingers originate in the tropics, a substantial number come from temperate zones or high altitudes and are perfectly at home in the temperate garden. These hardy gingers are the primary subject of this book. The author charts the history of gingers in gardens, through modern breeding programmes to the latest introductions. A comprehensive plant directory is included, as well as valuable cultivation advice.

267pp.
ISBN 0881926779
Price £25.00

Crocosmia and Chasmanthe
By Peter Goldblatt, John Manning and Gary Dunlop

Illustrations by Auriol Batten

Little has been written about these plants since they were first flowered in cultivation in 1633. Here at last, the scientific and horticultural importance of these beautiful bulbs is fully explained and illustrated. The species and cultivars flower from early summer well into autumn and provide wonderful garden displays of warm red and orange. And unlike most garden plants, crocosmias in particular have few pests and diseases and are easy to grow.

219pp.
ISBN 0881926515
Price £22.50

Hippeastrum: the gardener's amaryllis
By Veronica M Read

The hybrids of Hippeastrum have long been popular indoor plants, their flamboyant blooms bringing cheer during the dark winter months. In this colourful book for gardeners, Veronica Read shares years of expertise, describing the astonishing range of hybrids now available and explaining how to get the best results from them.

296pp.
ISBN 0881926936
Price £25

Blueberries, Cranberries and Other Vacciniums
By Jennifer Trehane

This book clarifies the Vaccinium story for all levels of readership, including those who are simply curious about blueberries and cranberries and would like to widen the picture and maybe even learn about some of the lesser-known vacciniums. There is plenty of information on how to start growing vacciniums, and the author also explores their history, and their ornamental and edible uses.

256pp.
ISBN 0881926159
Price £22.50

Hawthorns and Medlars
By James B Phipps with Robert J O'Kennon and Ron W Lance

This book focuses on those hawthorns (genus Crataegus ) and medlars (genus Mespilus ) of greatest interest to horticulturists, some 70 wild species, many of which are seldom cultivated outside botanic gardens or arboreta yet might be welcome additions to the list of generally cultivated forms. All of these are highly worthy of cultivation. A substantial range of of ornamental cultivars and the best-known horticulturally created hybrids are also treated, with detailed information on growing, propagating and hybridising.

140pp.
ISBN 0881925918
Price £17.99

Rhododendrons with Camellias and Magnolias 2006

This yearbook for those who grow and show rhododendrons, camellias and magnolas is a collection of articles written by both amateur and professional growers. Included are articles on summer-flowering magnolias, the 'Hope Findlay' rhododendron hybrdis, and on the 'Kunming' cultivars of Camellia reticulata in the UK. There is also a revised classification of the genus Manoglia by Richard B. Figlar, fromer President of the Magnolia Society.

Paperback 128 pages
full colour throughout
ISBN 1902896599
£11.95

Daffodils with Snowdrops and Tulips 2006-2007

This yearbook for those who grow and show daffodils, snowdrops and tulips is a collection of articles written by both amateur and professional growers. Daffodil developments over the next ten years are anticipated and envisaged in articles by Jan Pennings, Brian S Duncan, Ron Scamp and John Blanchard, and autumn-blooming Narcissus, leaf diseases of daffodils and snowdrops, the sustainable harvesting of woodland snowdrops in Scotland, and single late tulips for exhibition are all discussed this year. Other articles include book reviews and show reports.

Paperback 128 pages
full colour throughout
ISBN 1902896696
£11.95

The International Rhododendron Register and Checklist 2nd Edition

Paperback 1544pp; 2 volumes in a reinforced slipcase.
ISBN 1902896505
Price £90

The Rhododendron Handbook 1998
by Dr G Argent, Mr J Bond, Dr D Chamberlain, Mr P Cox, Mr A Hardy

A full description of all Rhododendron species in general cultivation in Europe and the USA, including descriptions of the Vireya rhododendrons. Sixteen pages of colour photographs and a comprehensive list of synonyms. Collectors numbers updated and now incorporating new expeditions up to early 1996.

Paperback 352pp.
ISBN 1874431639
Price £30

The International Clematis Register and Checklist 2002
Compiled by Victoria Matthews

Brings together all Clematis cultivars and cultivated species up to December 2001. Includes descriptions, including details of raiser and registrant, parentage, synonyms, RHS Awards, where the name was first published, classification, glossary, and an A-Z of raisers and registrants.

Paperback 367pp.
ISBN 1902896181
Price £19.95

The International Daffodil Register and Classified List 1998
Compiled by Sally Kington, International Daffodil Registrar

The names of all daffodil cultivars up to June 1997. Includes classification and colour code, originator and registrant, date, parentage, description, synonyms and awards for the cultivars, and a classification for the species. Also includes a glossary of terms, and an A-Z of daffodil raisers.

Paperback 1166pp.
ISBN 1874431698
Price £19.95