<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Looking for a highly prized connoisseur plant? Clivias are easy to grow, tolerant of abuse, and now come in yellow and pastel forms in addition to the familiar orange and red flowers.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>Clivias are classed among the most desirable of all connoisseur plants, offering not only spectacular flowers but also interesting variations in both leaf variegation and plant form. Despite their reputation as specialist plants, however, clivias are surprisingly easy to grow and tolerant of abuse. Koopowitz has written the first book to delightfully detail the genus <i>Clivia.</i> Beginning with the story of their discovery, he moves on to issues of cultivation, hybridization, and propagation. <p/> This book is only available through print on demand. All interior art is black and white.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"The first monograph to explicitly describe <i>clivias</i>' horticultural heritage and cultural requirements, with brilliant support by more than 100 of Comstock's breathtaking color photographs. Invaluable information for both the professional and amateur." --<i><b>Booklist</b></i> <p/> "Koopowitz has lengthy experience with the hybridization of bulbous plants, making his book authoritative and interesting to read. . . . The main part is devoted to a profusely and expertly illustrated discussion of clivia diversity. . . . Highly recommended." --<i><b>Choice</b></i> <p/> "A brilliant new book." --<i><b>National Gardener</b></i> <p/> "If you carry lust in your heart for all things chlorophyllous, then the pictures alone in <i>Clivias </i>will drive you mad with desire." --<i><b>Horticulture</b></i> <p/> "Through Harold Koopowitz's research and the photographs of James Comstock we are rewarded with multiple exotic and beautiful views of <i>Clivias </i>to entice us into growing them with great pleasure." --<i><b>National Gardener</b></i> <p/> "While the words form a rich cake, the photographs are equally rich frosting." --<i><b>Let's Talk Plants</b></i> <p/> "This informative and attractively produced book on Clivia and the related but little-known genus Cryptostephanus will be welcomed by many readers." --<i><b>Orchid Review</b></i> <p/> "Much has been published on Clivia in the past, but this book is the first in its class that combines all aspects of this group of plants under one cover." --<i><b>South African Journal of Botany</b></i> <p/> "The author engages the reader throughout this very thorough treatment of everything anyone would need (or want) to know about Clivia" --<i><b>Chicago Botanic Garden</b></i> <p/> "This comprehensive treatment of these unique and beautiful plants is recommended for all collections." --<i><b>E-Streams</b></i> <p/> "A practical, comprehensive treatment of the history and biology of <i>clivias</i>." --<i><b>SciTech Book News</b></i><br>