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An illustrated history of the rhododendron in the Pacific Northwest -- from its discovery in 1792 by Menzies on the shore of Puger Sound to the founding of the American Rhododendron Society and the establishment of public gardens. This is the story of the convergence of both extraordinary plants and extraordinary people -- people who were so captivated by this genus they devoted their lives to its introduction into the garden and its improvement through hybridization. Appendices. Illustrated.
The Apple State Treasure Hunt: A Story About Washington introduces young readers to the state of Washington through stories about the state animal on a big adventure! The narrative incorporates state symbols, history, and geography. Factual sidebars, full-color photographs, and state-appropriate recipes support each title. The book ends with state facts at a glance, a reading comprehension quiz, and a map with more things to see and do around the state. This title is a great way to explore Washington in preparation for state reports or family vacations! Super Sandcastle is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
"From the towering Burmese magnificum, with its three-foot-diameter trunk and its masses of sweet-smelling purple flowers, to the potted pink azalea, glowing like a burning bush on the backyard garden patio, Rhododendron is a genus of infinite variety and beauty. There are 1,025 known species: it is a native of the snows of the Himalayas and the swamps of the Carolinas, the jungles of Borneo and the island inlets of Japan. It is also one of the oldest of plants - many believe the dove that returned to Noah's ark was carrying a rhododendron sprig - although it has been known to western horticulture for only 300 years. The curious history of Westerners and rhododendrons is full of swashbuckling plant collectors and visionary gardeners, colonial violence and ecological destruction, stunning botanical successes and bitter business disappointments. And it is here related with consummate skill by Jane Brown, an English garden writer."--BOOK JACKET.