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Post by Flytrap on Aug 9, 2006 13:57:00 GMT -5
September 2006 is rolling around the corner, and Barry A. Rice will have his new CP book published by then. Pre-orders are being taken on-line at the various book stores for $49.95 (you can get it even cheaper if you have one of those discount cards ... 33% off). Barry is a well known and well respected guru of CPs. He has also been up to Canada and made a visit to Victoria, B.C. before he became "famous". So I'm sure some of you will also become famous in time...and we can all say we knew you back when... Here's what is written about Barry's upcoming Book: From the Publisher Growing Carnivorous Plants is a comprehensive guide to identifying and cultivating these remarkable plants. From the well-known Venus flytrap to obscure African sundews, more than 200 species, hybrids and cultivars from all genera of carnivorous plants are described. Included are explanations of the fascinating and diverse mechanisms the plants use to trap their victims - from the snap-shut action of the Venus flytrap to the slobbery mucus glands of the dewy pine and the giant pitchers of Nepenthes that can trap and dissolve rodents.
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Post by tom on Aug 11, 2006 17:31:17 GMT -5
I am waiting my pre-order copy since March! Just discovered they added it on the canadian amazon store though... But i can't hardly wait until this fall! read leaves, cold rains and a brand new CP book from a great (well, I assume so) author! Could this be heaven?
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Post by Flytrap on Sept 19, 2006 14:46:41 GMT -5
Barry's book is out! And here's what our friend, nursery operator and author, Pete D'Amato ("Savage Garden") has to say:The first cases of Barry Rice's book Growing Carnivorous Plants arrived at our nursery this morning. It is an astoundingly beautiful book, and while I spent an hour turning the pages one by one, savoring the absolutely gorgeous photography, I was only able to read a sentence or paragraph here and there, and can't wait to spend a few days reading it in its entirety.
CONGRATULATIONS BARRY! The book seems very well laid out, lots of short, concise paragraphs with numerous sub-headings that catch one's attention, packed with horticultural information that seems honest and easy to understand. The photos alone are worth the price of this gem, many are just spectacular. Much important information on conservation, of course, and lots of listings of which species come from which countries, strong recommendations for our International Society, places to see carnivorous plants both in cultivation and in the wild.
This book will certainly cause more interest in the horticulture of carnivorous plants for many years to come, and I predict it will also be awarded the American Horticultural Society's book award next year. I can't wait for Barry to come by and autograph the books for me! ...And here's a brief overview of it's contents:Chapter 1: History of humans and carnivorous plants The story of human interest in carnivorous plants, from the slow acceptance of plants as carnivores, to the great stovehouse era, to modern pop culture monster movies! Chapter 2: Natural history The why's, how's, and the where's of carnivorous plants. And what's this about carnivorous plants that seem to be friendly to animals? Chapter 3: Murder methods Exactly how the deed is done. A review of the different carnivorous plant traps. This is more complicated than is usually described, because there are many carnivorous plants that use traps that employ a combination of strategies. Chapter 4: Aldrovanda A particularly long discussion of this species, because it is usually neglected in other works. Includes a discussion of the Adamec and Darnowski cultivation methods. Chapter 5: Byblis A thumbnail sketch of all the species currently known, plus cultivation guidelines. Learn how to set fires for horticulture! Chapter 6: Cephalotus Includes a description of the oft-forgotten gland patch! Chapter 7: Darlingtonia A complete description of this western USA endemic. Chapter 8: Dionaea Includes new cultivars: Dionaea 'Wacky Traps, Dionaea 'B52,' and Dionaea 'Justina Davis.' Chapter 9: Drosera A complete list of every known species, divided into useful geographic tables. Chapter 10: Drosophyllum A very interesting chapter showing how this adhesive plant is very different from all the other flypapers. Chapter 11: Genlisea A convenient guide to all the species currently described. Chapter 12: Heliamphora This difficult genus has been divided into species many different ways. No doubt about it, this is a tricky group. Chapter 13: Nepenthes I list more than 100 species, divided into highland and lowland, and also categorized by region. Chapter 14: Pinguicula Another large genus with useful tables to help keep these organized in your brain. Did you know Cuba was such an important area for Pinguicula? Chapter 15: Sarracenia My treatment of this should raise some eyebrows! I also introduce two new cultivars: Sarracenia 'Frogman' and Sarracenia 'Belly of Blood.' Chapter 16: Utricularia The centerpiece of this chapter is the humongous table which lists every species, and gives information about provenance and habitat type. A very useful resource for horticulturists! Chapter 17: Other carnivores and not-so-carnivores My assessments of Roridula, Brocchinia, Catopsis, Triphyophyllum, Ibicella, Capsella, and others. Chapter 18: Philosophy of cultivation The first of three chapters on cultivation, this includes the Golden Rules codified at last, plus an description of all the soil media you'll ever need, and the pests you hope you'll never meet. Chapter 19: Settings for cultivation Windowsills, backyards, bottle terraria, dedicated terraria, bog gardens, and greenhouses. I discuss them all. Chapter 20: Advanced cultivation Leaf pulling, scarification, dormancy requirements, and other advanced topics. Chapter 21: Field trips On visiting plants, be they at greenhouses, on boardwalk sites, off the beaten trail, or even accessible only by canoe. Also, some hints on protocol when trying to visit sites of extremely rare plants. Chapter 22: Conservation In most books, conservation is relegated to the last chapter. Yes, I do it here too (with a review of conservation stresses and useful strategies) but conservation is an important thread that is discussed in each of the chapters 4-17. End matters: A glossary and bibliography Just to make it complete.
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Post by lloyd on Sept 19, 2006 21:02:06 GMT -5
Anybody have an idea where the best place to order is?
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Post by Flytrap on Sept 19, 2006 21:40:09 GMT -5
Maybe our resident member and bookseller, Ken Boorman, will stock it.
I've also sent a note to Barry to see if he could grace our forum by autographing a few books and make them available to our OCPS membership. Barry had visited BC back in the early 80's, and I had wanted to invite him to speak at our then newly founded CP club on the westcoast...
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Post by tom on Sept 20, 2006 6:39:50 GMT -5
If Ken has it in stock, i would go for him. If not, amazon.ca has good prices, but even though some people in AUS and US had received their book already, I'm still waiting for mine and i haven't got any shipping notification yet (I've pre-ordered it in March)... Inconsistent shipping? We will see in a few weeks!
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Post by kenboorman on Sept 20, 2006 9:29:35 GMT -5
Timber Press is hard for me to deal with. (that's the publisher of Barry's book) That said, I'm seeing what I have to do to deal with PGC (the distributors of Timber Press in Canada). I'll let you know if I can get some. Otherwise, I would probably get one from Amazon.ca
Ken
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Post by steve on Sept 20, 2006 10:43:31 GMT -5
Ken if you can order .. let us know for i will stand in line too... and order from you
happy growing
steve
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Post by lloyd on Sept 20, 2006 17:35:00 GMT -5
I just ordered it from Indigo for ~$32. I bought enough extra to get the free shipping option. I think I got it cheaper because we have an Indigo card. We buy enough kids' books to make the card worthwhile. Indigo said it would be here by Sept. 28'th.
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Post by tom on Sept 22, 2006 8:29:12 GMT -5
Ohhh! Just received a message about the shiping of my copy! It should be here in 2-3 weeks, around my birthday . If it is as good as it sounds, I'll be missing a few days of school to read it
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Post by lloyd on Sept 22, 2006 14:19:25 GMT -5
Indigo just emailed me that my copy would be delayed after saying that it would ship within 24 hours. Oh well, no hurry.
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Post by kenboorman on Sept 22, 2006 17:49:20 GMT -5
I wish I had the temerity to sell something I didn't have stock of and then tell a customer that there would be a delay in shipping - after I had their money Ken
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Post by lloyd on Sept 29, 2006 19:42:46 GMT -5
Well it appears that Indigo is coming through and my copy will be here Monday. Actually to their credit they don't charge you until they ship.
It just came today. I just glanced through it and it looks beautiful. Bedtime reading for tonight.
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Post by tom on Sept 30, 2006 18:35:12 GMT -5
Got mine this week: pretty nice book, largely filled with pictures, interesting approaching, and it reads as a breeze (?). A nice new addition!
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