Re: New Book

From: plantnut at macconnect.com (Dewey) on 2000.03.04 at 17:08:26(4138) OK.... I did not know there were three.... The one I have is Edited by / written by R. G. Turner and I just like looking at the pictures..... Even if I can't grow 99.9% of them because of the tropical climate that is in S. FL.... Dewey +More >I think the difference in opinion on the book 'Botanica' stems from the >fact that >there are at least 3 books with that title. > >Botanica with a CD is not worth the price even when discounted. > >Botanica (Random House) is the same as the Barnes & Noble book at nearly >twice the price. > >Botanica (Barnes & Noble) is a comprehensive book at a bargain price, as >Dewey said. > >The latter two are edited by R. G. Turner, the first has a different >author. > >Anyway, Dewey, I ran (well, more like drove) down to B&N, picked up the >book, and I >find it very nice. No book has all the odd-ball stuff that I look for, >not Hortus III, Bailey's Encyclopedia, >Dirr's many books, etc. However, I find this one to be reasonably >comprehensive, all things considered. > >The pictures are superb, and, at under $30, it IS a bargain. > >Ray > > >________________________________________________________________ >YOU'RE PAYING TOO MUCH FOR THE INTERNET! >Juno now offers FREE Internet Access! >Try it today - there's no risk! For your FREE software, visit: >http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj. Dewey E. Fisk, Plant Nut THE PHILODENDRON PHREAQUE Your Source for Tropical Araceae Go to

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