Clivias

Description

Looks at the history and biology of clivia, with information on the plant's breeding and cultivation, along with anecdotes from collectors and plant specialists.

A brilliant new book. -- Robert Haehle "National Gardener" (10/17/2002) A practical, comprehensive treatment of the history and biology of clivias. A monograph of impressive breadth and scope. -- Kathy Gibb "Grandiflora" (12/18/2003) "Clivias" is the first practical book on this genus. -- Meredith Grenier "Daily Breeze" (12/29/2002) In his book . . . Koopowitz treats the subject seriously while still making the text accessible to all. While the words form a rich cake, the photographs are equally rich frosting. -- Gerald D. Stewart "Let's Talk Plants" (04/22/2005) This comprehensive treatment of these unique and beautiful plants is recommended for all collections. -- Kathy Fescemyer "E-Streams" (06/08/2003) An easily readable text that is scientifically accurate. . . . I have no hesitation in recommending it. -- Graham Duncan "Veld and Flora" (08/04/2003) If you read this book and view its rich photos, you may decide to start your own collection of clivias. -- Don Davis "Lynchburg News and Advance" (01/14/2003) Koopowitz traces the history of the plant, in this extraordinary book and introduces us to clivias' variations, prominent hybridizers, their relatives, and their potential. [This book] fills a long-standing need as a source of detailed information on "Clivia" both for keen bulb growers and enthusiasts. -- Mike Jeans "Garden (Peterborough)" (01/16/2003) The author engages the reader throughout this very thorough treatment of everything anyone would need (or want) to know about "Clivia" -- Boyce Tankersley "Chicago Botanic Garden" (05/23/2003) This informative and attractively produced book on "Clivia" and the related but little-known genus "Cryptostephanus" will be welcomed by many readers. -- Isobyl la Croix "Orchid Review" (11/08/2004) This book is a comprehensive treatment which covers the history and biology of clivias and provides lots of information on cultivation, color, and breeding. -- Yoneo Sagawa "Hawaii Orchid Journal" (03/18/2003) Much has been published on "Clivia" in the past, but this book is the first in its class that combines all aspects of this group of plants under one cover. -- Rogan Roth "South African Journal of Botany" (09/15/2003) The first monograph to explicitly describe clivias' horticultural heritage and cultural requirements, with brilliant support by more than 100 of Comstock's breathtaking color photographs. Invaluable information for both the professional and amateur. This book is absolutely beautiful, worthy of any coffee table, except for one thing: It has so much information in it that I'd be hauling it out to the greenhouse all the time. . . . If you need to know anything about Clivias, you'll find it in this book. Koopowitz has lengthy experience with the hybridization of bulbous plants, making his book authoritative and interesting to read. . . . The main part is devoted to a profusely and expertly illustrated discussion of clivia diversity. . . . Highly recommended. "Clivias" is the first practical book on this fascinating genus. . . . Koopowitz has treated the subject of clivias seriously while still making the text accessible to all. This is a book for everyone with an interest in clivias, whether windowsill grower or expert cultivator. Koopowitz has produced a very sound work, which wil be used by botanists, hortoculturists, and enthusiasts for many years. (The) book is a handsomely produced major contribution and has already become my first recourse for any question that arises concerning the genus. -- Keith Hammett "Quarterly Review of Biology" (09/24/2003) Informative . . . immensely readable. It is a rare horticultural monograph that can be enjoyed purely on its literary merits. Harold Koopowitz has not only provided the ultimate guide to knowing and growing clivias, he should be congratulated for raising the standard for this sort of book to a new level. -- Alan W. Meerow "Journal of the International Bulb Society" (10/02/2002) An eye-opener for those who are familiar with only the orange varieties of this exotic species. -- Suzanne Hively "Cleveland Plain Dealer" (10/31/2002) " If you carry lust in your heart for all things chlorophyllous, then the pictures alone in "Clivias" will drive you mad with desire." -- C. Colston Burrell, Horticulture, April 2003 " Through Harold Koopowitz's research and the photographs of James Comstock we are rewarded with multiple exotic and beautiful views of Clivias to entice us into growing them with great pleasure." -- Joanne S. Carpender, National Gardener, November 2002 " Koopowitz has lengthy experience with the hybridization of bulbous plants, making his book authoritative and interesting to read ... The main part is devoted to a profusely and expertly illustrated discussion of clivia diversity ... Highly recommended." -- Choice, January 2003 "Koopowitz has lengthy experience with the hybridization of bulbous plants, making his book authoritative and interesting to read ... The main part is devoted to a profusely and expertly illustrated discussion of clivia diversity ... Highly recommended."--Choice, January 2003 "If you carry lust in your heart for all things chlorophyllous, then the pictures alone in "Clivias" will drive you mad with desire."--C.--C. Colston Burrell "Horticulture " "Through Harold Koopowitz's research and the photographs of James Comstock we are rewarded with multiple exotic and beautiful views of Clivias to entice us into growing them with great pleasure."--Joanne S.--Joanne S. Carpender "National Gardener "