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- catalog abstract ""This book brings together information about the history, occurrence, and use of more than 400 plants grown in Chinese gardens. As well, attention is drawn to over 2000 years of Chinese horticultural endeavour and to the involvement of ornamental plants in Chinese art, literature, symbolism, and everyday life."--BOOK JACKET. "Thus the book is an essential reference for everyone who grows or is given pleasure by the garden plants of China, for those who like to read about them or admire their depictions in Chinese paintings and decorative art, for those interested in garden history, and for visitors to China with an interest in plants, gardens, and Chinese culture in general."--Jacket.".
- catalog contributor b11351147.
- catalog created "1999.".
- catalog date "1999".
- catalog date "1999.".
- catalog dateCopyrighted "1999.".
- catalog description ""This book brings together information about the history, occurrence, and use of more than 400 plants grown in Chinese gardens. As well, attention is drawn to over 2000 years of Chinese horticultural endeavour and to the involvement of ornamental plants in Chinese art, literature, symbolism, and everyday life."--BOOK JACKET. "Thus the book is an essential reference for everyone who grows or is given pleasure by the garden plants of China, for those who like to read about them or admire their depictions in Chinese paintings and decorative art, for those interested in garden history, and for visitors to China with an interest in plants, gardens, and Chinese culture in general."--Jacket.".
- catalog description "Ch. 1. Chinese Horticulture -- Ch. 2. Ornamental Plants in Chinese Culture -- Ch. 3. Introduction of Chinese Garden Plants to other Countries -- Ch. 4. Ginkgo, Cycads, and Conifers -- Ch. 5. Bamboos -- Ch. 6. Apricots, Peaches, Plums, and Cherries -- Ch. 7. Orchids -- Ch. 8. Magnolias and their Allies -- Ch. 9. Camellias -- Ch. 10. Apples, Pears, Quinces, and Haws -- Ch. 11. Lilacs -- Ch. 12. Peonies -- Ch. 13. Wisteria and other Vines -- Ch. 14. Azaleas -- Ch. 15. Roses -- Ch. 16. The Lotus and other Aquatic Plants -- Ch. 17. Chrysanthemums -- Ch. 18. Citrus -- Ch. 19. Further Trees and Shrubs -- Ch. 20. Other Herbaceous Plants.".
- catalog description "Includes bibliographical references (p. 387-393) and index.".
- catalog extent "400 p. :".
- catalog identifier "0881924709".
- catalog issued "1999".
- catalog issued "1999.".
- catalog language "eng".
- catalog publisher "Portland, Or. : Timber Press,".
- catalog spatial "China.".
- catalog spatial "United States.".
- catalog subject "635.9/0951 21".
- catalog subject "Landscape plants China.".
- catalog subject "Landscape plants United States.".
- catalog subject "Native plants for cultivation China.".
- catalog subject "Plants, Ornamental China.".
- catalog subject "Plants, Ornamental United States.".
- catalog subject "SB407 .V347 1999".
- catalog subject "SB407 .V347 1999X".
- catalog tableOfContents "Ch. 1. Chinese Horticulture -- Ch. 2. Ornamental Plants in Chinese Culture -- Ch. 3. Introduction of Chinese Garden Plants to other Countries -- Ch. 4. Ginkgo, Cycads, and Conifers -- Ch. 5. Bamboos -- Ch. 6. Apricots, Peaches, Plums, and Cherries -- Ch. 7. Orchids -- Ch. 8. Magnolias and their Allies -- Ch. 9. Camellias -- Ch. 10. Apples, Pears, Quinces, and Haws -- Ch. 11. Lilacs -- Ch. 12. Peonies -- Ch. 13. Wisteria and other Vines -- Ch. 14. Azaleas -- Ch. 15. Roses -- Ch. 16. The Lotus and other Aquatic Plants -- Ch. 17. Chrysanthemums -- Ch. 18. Citrus -- Ch. 19. Further Trees and Shrubs -- Ch. 20. Other Herbaceous Plants.".
- catalog title "The garden plants of China / Peter Valder.".
- catalog type "text".