Begonias

This book was so perfect for what I needed. It was hard to tell that it had been used at all!

The book contained all the necessary information I was looking for. It was in very good condition as a used book. Thank you.

This is a very good, concise book covering history, cultivation, propagation and even hybridizing methods of tuberous begonias. When I purchased this book, I didn't know the difference between tuberous and non-tuberous begonias so I was a bit disappointed to discover that begonias of my primary interest, the non-tuberous type, are barely covered. This review is mostly a warning to those who might not know the difference. The focus of the book is tuberous begonias which are primarily grown for their flowers (and are well-represented by the excellent photos). The author includes a brief chapter covering the various types of non-tuberous begonias (which interest me because of their foliage) and short propagation notes. Non-tuberous begonias include varieties which are cane-like (including the "Angel Wing" varieties), thick-stemmed, rhizomatous, trailing-scandents, Rex and semperflorens (wax leaf - common bedding begonia). If you are interested in these types, you should keep searching for another book.

Beautiful book for tuberous begonia growers. Unfortunately, I did not realize that it was focused on mainly tuberous begonias when I ordered it, I would have preferred to have had more information about angel wing and other types of begonias.

This is a well set out book on every aspect of begonia cultivation. Beautiful photographs and clear text. However, I thought that I was ordering the book that I had read here in New Zealand which is subtitled Guide For the Australasian Region (clearly shown on the front cover). I was surprised to find that the book I received was a Guide for the North American Region (on the back cover). I decided not to return it as the only difference was the Hardiness Zone Map and the List of Useful Addresses, neither of which were important.Other buyers need to check which version they are buying.

a good read & of interest on how they cope with the heat in the southern hemisphere another good one to have in ones collection

Very happy with item

Le livre est bien rédigé, on y trouve réponses à ses incertitudes.A recommander à tous les amateurs de bégonias tubéreux.