Sterling Speciality Catalog

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FLOWERS
A celebration of the poetry of flowers
Bonsai
by Anna Maria Botticelli
These spectacular images will
transport you to a garden filled with
the finest miniature plants. Fabio
Petroni’s vivid photographs capture
30 specially chosen bonsai close
up and in surprising detail as they
change with each season. You’ll see
as never before the grace of their
outlines, the strong buds preparing
to open, the delicacy of the flowers,
and the perfection of every leaf.
208 pp, 10 x 13½, Hard
ISBN: 9788854408432 Rights: US/Can
$45.00 ($49.50 CAN)
by Anna Maria Botticelli
Orchids—with more than 25,000 species—spark
passion as nothing else in
nature. Thousands upon thousands
of plant hunters have been seduced
by their bewitching beauty, aroma,
and rarity. Now master photographer
Fabio Petroni has created a stunning
tribute to this flower, capturing them
in close-up and detailed still lifes,
with irresistible charm and appeal.
208 pp, 10 x 13½, Hard
ISBN: 9788854407657 Rights: US/Can
$45.00 ($49.50 CAN)
The Living Art of Bonsai
Principles & Techniques of
Cultivation & Propagation
by Professor Amy Liang
Professor Amy Liang, a world-renowned
bonsai artist and lecturer, offers a practical
guide to the fine art of cultivating bonsai.
In this extravagantly produced volume,
which showcases the very best specimens
from her collection, Liang surveys the
history of bonsai and offers useful
techniques with detailed instructions on
everything from training and dwarfing
a plant to preparing it for display.
288 pp, 8¼ x 11¼, Paper with flaps
ISBN: 9781454912217 Rights: W
$24.95 ($26.95 CAN)
ode to Flowers
A Celebration of the Poetry of Flowers
by Samuel Carr
Stunningly designed with nostalgic
illustrations of beautiful blooms, this rich
collection of poetry celebrates the humble
flower, from snowdrops and daffodils
to romantic roses, colorful asters, and
scented jasmine. The verses remind us of
nature’s gifts and come from classic poets
of all eras, including Chaucer, Shakespeare,
Coleridge, Tennyson, Hardy, Whitman, and
Dickinson right up to Seamus Heaney.
96 pp, 5½ x 7½, Hard
ISBN: 9781849941198 Rights: US/Can
$14.95 ($15.95 CAN)
orchids
Ancient Trees
Trees That Live for a Thousand Years
by Edward Parker & Anna Lewington
Celebrate some of the most beautiful, longestliving
organisms on the planet: trees that have
survived 1,000 years. Stunning photos capture
species ranging from European Oaks and
California Redwoods to Africa’s “upside-down”
Baobabs and Asian Ginkgos. Illuminating and
visually striking, this edition of Ancient Trees
features new photography and revised text,
plus botanical details and information on
where to see these magnificent plants.
224 pp, 7½ x 9¾, Hard
ISBN: 9781849940580 Rights: US/Can
$29.95 ($32.95 CAN)
edible Wild Plants
A North American Field Guide to Over
200 Natural Foods
by Thomas S. Elias & Peter A. Dykeman
This field guide features nearly 400 color
photos and information on more than 200
species of edible plants across North America.
With the plants conveniently organized by
season, it’s easy to locate and identify desired
ingredients. Includes recipes plus a quickreference
seasonal key for each plant.
288 pp, 5⅜ x 8¼, Paper with flaps
ISBN: 9781402767159 Rights: U S/Can
$19.95 ($22.95 CAN)
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edible Gardens
Featuring everything from easy-to-grow
annuals to long-fruiting perennials, this
encyclopedia of edible plants offers
colorful profiles highlighting each plant’s
ornamental attributes, origins, use as
food, and cultivation requirements. A
portfolio of garden designs—including
a home orchard, American potager, and
container gardens—provides inspiration
for home and professional gardeners
alike. 120 pp, 6 x 9, Paper
ISBN: 9781889538754 Rights: US/Can
$12.95 ($14.95 CAN)
Green roofs and
rooftop Gardens
The Brooklyn Botanic Garden has long
been a leading advocate of urban greening
and sustainable design—and a green
roof is an exciting expression of these
ideals. Here are 13 of New York City’s
most remarkable examples—including
the elevated lawn at Lincoln Center—
along with a detailed historical overview,
essays by industry experts, and practical
advice readers can use to turn their own
roofs green. 120 pp, 6 x 9, Paper
ISBN: 9781889538815 Rights: US/Can
$12.95 ($14.95 CAN)
easy Compost
Composting is green gardening at its
best: it helps protect plants from diseases
and pests, creates especially rich soil,
and releases its nutrients slowly as plants
need them. Now completely updated and
redesigned, Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s
essential, bestselling guide contains the
latest information on modern composting
techniques, from what to put in the pile
to how best to use your compost in the
garden. 120 pp, 6 x 9, Paper
ISBN: 9781889538846 Rights: US/Can
$12.95 ($13.95 CAN)
Japanese-Style Gardens
by Brian Funk
Japanese-inspired gardens—which distill
the natural world so as to foster a sense
of calm and promote reflection—have
delighted Americans for more than a
century. This magnificent guide from
the world-famous Brooklyn Botanical
Garden offers in-depth, beautifully photographed
profiles of eight of the most
iconic and best-regarded Japanese-style
public gardens in the United States.
112 pp, 6 x 9, Paper
ISBN: 9781889538914 Rights: US/Can
$12.95 ($14.95 CAN) AUGUST
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