Tree-Culture in New Zealand (Paperback)


This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1905. Excerpt: ... APPENDICES. APPENDIX I. ALPHABETICAL LIST OF TEEES AND SHEUBS SUITABLE FOE PLANTING IN NEW ZEALAND FOB TIMBEE, SHELTEE, OE OENAMENT. N the following list European and Asiatic trees have been revised in accordance with "Index Kewensis," American trees under the authority of "Nomenclature of the Arborescent Flora of United States," whilst Australian and New Zealand trees have been classed under the authority of the late Baron Sir Ferdinand von Mueller, the late Professor Kirk, and Mr. T. F. Cheeseman, F.L.S., respectively. It will be noted that many familiar names have been relegated to "synonyms "--e.g., Pinus insignis is now Pinus radiata, Abies Douglasii is Pseudo-tsuga taxifolia, Podocarpus spicatus is Prumnopitys spicatus, &c. These changes in nomenclature are the result of close investigation by the most eminent botanists of the day, who have discerned important structural characteristics (omitted in the first published description of species), thus necessitating such alterations. It is of the utmost importance that the correct botanical designation of a tree should be stated, owing to the misuse of popular names, which cause confusion as well as annoying inconveniences and misunderstandings when ordering trees or seeds from a nurseryman, who may supply an order with an entirely different kind from that which was intended. Where synonyms are given it may possibly obviate errors if both the botanical name as well as the synonym are stated in ordering supplies. The popular name of each tree is added where a recognised one exists, in other cases the scientific name is expressed in its English equivalent. The synonyms are given in parenthesis, while evergreen or deciduous trees are shown by the use of the letter "E." or "D." after the approximate height o...

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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1905. Excerpt: ... APPENDICES. APPENDIX I. ALPHABETICAL LIST OF TEEES AND SHEUBS SUITABLE FOE PLANTING IN NEW ZEALAND FOB TIMBEE, SHELTEE, OE OENAMENT. N the following list European and Asiatic trees have been revised in accordance with "Index Kewensis," American trees under the authority of "Nomenclature of the Arborescent Flora of United States," whilst Australian and New Zealand trees have been classed under the authority of the late Baron Sir Ferdinand von Mueller, the late Professor Kirk, and Mr. T. F. Cheeseman, F.L.S., respectively. It will be noted that many familiar names have been relegated to "synonyms "--e.g., Pinus insignis is now Pinus radiata, Abies Douglasii is Pseudo-tsuga taxifolia, Podocarpus spicatus is Prumnopitys spicatus, &c. These changes in nomenclature are the result of close investigation by the most eminent botanists of the day, who have discerned important structural characteristics (omitted in the first published description of species), thus necessitating such alterations. It is of the utmost importance that the correct botanical designation of a tree should be stated, owing to the misuse of popular names, which cause confusion as well as annoying inconveniences and misunderstandings when ordering trees or seeds from a nurseryman, who may supply an order with an entirely different kind from that which was intended. Where synonyms are given it may possibly obviate errors if both the botanical name as well as the synonym are stated in ordering supplies. The popular name of each tree is added where a recognised one exists, in other cases the scientific name is expressed in its English equivalent. The synonyms are given in parenthesis, while evergreen or deciduous trees are shown by the use of the letter "E." or "D." after the approximate height o...

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General Books LLC

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2012

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2012

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246 x 189 x 3mm (L x W x T)

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Paperback - Trade

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64

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978-1-235-60589-5

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9781235605895

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1-235-60589-2



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