The World of Magnolias - Tapa dura

"The World of Magnolias, a 260 page hardcover from Timber Press documents the magnolia's history, culture, propagation, and breeding. In addition to many gorgeous full-color photos, the book provides an encyclopedic listing of more than 80 magnolia species. This is a dandy reference for gardeners. If you lack a good work on magnolias, find a place for Callaway's book on your reference shelf. It is a tremendous accomplishment. It is a publication that magnolia enthusiasts will be very grateful for. This is the most comprehensive book on magnolias available and is a must for every magnolia lover. -- Stephen Pategas "Ornamental Outlook" (06/11/2003) The book is not only a reference compendium on magnolias but a wonderfully readable book on the subject. -- Larrie Sweet "Lafayette Advertiser" (02/06/1995) This book of international relevance makes a worthy reference for anyone interested in trees and shrubs. -- John T. Gallagher "American Horticulturist" (02/16/1995) Perhaps the only book yet written that encompasses all the magnolia species along with their history and care. -- Rebecca Sawyer-Fay "Country Living Gardener" (02/01/1995) This book...is a welcome addition to the expanding shelf of books devoted to this horticulturally significant and botanically interesting genus. -- Stephen A. Spongberg "Plantsman" (12/01/1995) "The World of Magnolias" is not only a work to stimulate the modern breeder and gardener but also a stunning luxurious contribution to pay a tridute to these top-prized landscape plants. -- Jaroslav Durkovic "Forest Genetics" (03/21/1999) "The World of Magnolias," a 260 page hardcover from Timber Press documents the magnolia's history, culture, propagation, and breeding. In addition to many gorgeous full-color photos, the book provides an encyclopedic listing of more than 80 magnolia species. An encyclopedic book... which will interest any magnolia lover, whether a professional grower, landscaper, or lay person. She points out that magnolias are available in such variety that there are some for almost any situation in any size garden. -- Ruth Kvaalen "Indiana Nursery News" (05/01/1996)

Magnolias have a well-deserved reputation as "aristocrats" among landscape plants. Dorothy Callaway here provides an excellent guide to the species, cultivars, and hybrids, illustrated with more than 140 splendid color photographs. A reference of value to both layperson and enthusiast, The World of Magnolias documents magnolia history, culture, biology, taxonomy, propagation, breeding, and hybridizers. The only available book to encompass all the magnolia species, it provides an encyclopedic listing of the more than eighty known species. In addition, it offers the most complete listing of cultivars yet published. The number of available magnolia hybrids has skyrocketed in recent years; this book is the only comprehensive source of information on those hybrids. Magnolias have a long and romantic history of cultivation. They have been documented in the garden as early as A.D. 650, when Buddhist monks planted Magnolia denudata at temples for the symbolic purity of its stunning white flowers. Since most magnolias are highly ornamental, their use in the garden landscape is a primary focus of this book. The author points out, however, that they also attract wildlife, provide cut flowers, and serve for timber and medicinal purposes. These beautiful and useful plants have much to offer the gardener. For all those interested in knowing more about magnolias, Dorothy Callaway's book will be an essential tool.