July 2005 Specials From Touchwood
Books
1
In the Company of Stone - the Art of the Stone Wall by Dan Snow
Dan Snow is a stone waller from the States who describes his
work and philosophy in this glorious book which will give you
great pleasure even if you never leave your couch. Superb photos
$25, was $59.95, paperback, 260 x 310mm
2
Japanese Flowering Cherries by Wybe Kuitert
The only modern book on flowering cherries and now it is out
of print. This covers the history, geography, botany and the
horticulture. Foreword by Roy Lancaster.
$35, was $89.95, hardback, 160 x 240mm, 188 colour plates
3
Rosa Rugosa by Suzanne Verrier
Rugosas are the hardiest, most biddable old roses you could
grow. They are all listed here with photos, characteristics
and growth habits.
$20, was $50, paperback, 250 x 190mm
4
Quick and Easy Topiary and Green Sculpture by Jenny Hendy
SPEED TOPIARY. This one is for the impatient gardener who cannot
wait 100 years for his topiary to mature. Get out the wire frames
and quick growing plants and be there in less than a year. Colourful
and helpful and a good buy.
$15, was $55, paperback
5
Time in the Garden by Michael Cooke
Michael Cooke is an Australian garden designer who is married
and a father, actually likes gardening and is a keen plant collector.
In this beautifully photographed book he gives his views on
layout, enjoying your garden and choosing plants. Good read
too.
$12, was $39.95, paperback
6
Gardens of Obsession by Gordon Taylor & Guy Cooper
Do you remember this? Gardens for the ones who like lunacy and
strangeness in their horticultural activities. Taylor and Cooper
visit some of the more unusual gardens in the world. Very enjoyable.
$25, was $59.95, paperback
7
Designing With Roses by Tony Lord
By contrast we have this lovely glossy paperback from Frances
Lincoln, with glorious photos of roses scrambling and casting
their spell over the garden. Top photographer.
$25, was $54.95, paperback
8
Trees - A Celebration In Photographs by Graeme Matthews
These trees have been superbly photographed all around the world
by a bloke from Blenheim. Absolutely gorgeous. Foreword by David
Bellamy. 350 x 330mm, 140 photos.
$29.99, was $59.95, hardback
9
We still have sets of Dr Salmon’s Broadleaves and Conifers
for $50 (postage $7)
If
you wish to order any of these titles just email us or use our
secure online order form at https://ssl.ramhb.co.nz/touchwoodbooks
. Postage and packaging is $5 per parcel for NZ orders under
2kg, less if books are light. Overseas orders and NZ orders
heavier than 2kg will be quoted. All titles mentioned have been
in stock unless otherwise stated but may not be when you order.
Happy gardening and reading
Peter Arthur