BOBBY WARD - With The Story Of J.C. Raulston

01/24/2010 3:00 pm

One of Raleigh's favorite spots for gardeners and naturalists is the J.C. Arboretum.  Now Bobby Ward brings us CHLOROPHYLL IN HIS VEINS: JC RAULSTON, HORTICULTURAL AMBASSADOR. This is an intimate biography from a Raleigh gardener and author, celebrating the life and accomplishments of one of our most-loved gardening personalities.

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The Plant Hunter's Garden: The New Explorers and Their Discoveries (Hardcover)

By Bobby J. Ward, Brian Mathew
$39.95
ISBN-13: 9780881926965
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Timber Press (OR), 10/2004
From the Czech Republic to the Rocky Mountains, Bobby Ward has sought out the "greats" of plant exploration who are collecting plants specifically for horticultural introduction. He asked each of the 32 prolific hunters he has profiled to choose the very best treasures from their years of collecting, and has illustrated these jewels in stunning photos.

A Contemplation Upon Flowers: Garden Plants in Myth and Literature (Paperback)

By Bobby J. Ward, Ann Lovejoy
$34.95
ISBN-13: 9780881927276
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Timber Press (OR), 8/2009
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An entertaining survey of 80 plant genera, with a multitude of references to, and extracts from, myth and literature throughout the ages. This delightful book will inspire you to look at your own garden in a new light, based on what William Blake or the ancient Romans said about them.
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