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Field Guide to Eucalypts Vol 1 (SE Aust)  

 
A$130.00
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  • Now available - fully revised third edition of the Eucalypt bible
  • Over 280 south-eastern Australia eucalypt species described with full colour photos
  • Covers all NSW (except far north west), Victoria, Tasmania and south-eastern SA
  • MIH Brooker & DA Kleinig
  • Third edition - fully revised 2006
  • 356 pages, hardback
  • ISBN 1876473525
FG to Eucs V1      
Field Guide to Eucalypts Vol 2 (WA, SA)  


A$130.00
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  • Over 360 eucalypt species from south WA, SA and north west NSW described with 1600 colour photos
  • MIH Brooker & DA Kleinig
  • Published 2002
  • 436 pages, hardback
  • ISBN 1876473282
FG to Eucs V2      
Field Guide to Eucalypts Vol 3 (Qld, NT and North WA)  

 
A$130.00

  • Over 280 eucalypt species from Queensland, Northern Territory and North WA described with over 1000 colour photos
  • MIH Brooker & DA Kleinig
  • Second edition - Published 2004
  • 428 pages, hardback
FG to Eucs V3      
Eucalypts of Victoria & Tasmania  

 
A$50.00
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  • 141 species, subspecies and varieties of eucalypts are known in Victoria and Tasmania and all are fully described in this book
  • Over 600 colour photos including each species in its natural habitat, bark, buds, flowers and fruits of each species
  • Accurate maps show the natural distribution
  • Cultivation and uses notes are supplied for each species
  • Also includes an identification key to all eucalypts in Victoria and Tasmania
  • Dean Nicolle
  • Published 2006
  • 310 pages, softback
Eucs of Vic & Tas   
Eucalyptus - An Illustrated Guide to Identification  

 
A$33.00
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  • Latest reprint of a highly popular eucalypt book
  • Covers over 200 of the most common species of eucalypts from all over Australia
  • Each species is described fully with clear photographs and a distribution map
  • Latest reprint 2007
  • 230 pages, paperback
  • Ian Brooker & David Kleinig
Eucalyptus - Illus Guide   
A Field Guide to Australian Trees  


A$33.00
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  • Over 400 Australian trees described with 150 full colour photos
  • Ivan Holliday
  • Third edition - published 2002
  • 328 pages, paperback
  • ISBN 1876334797
  FG to Aust Trees   
Native Trees and Shrubs of SE Australia  


A$45.00
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  • Classic guide to native trees and shrubs in south-eastern Australia
  • Comprehensive coverage of over 600 species
  • Leon Costermans
  • 424 pages, softback
  • ISBN 1876334649
 Native Trees & Shrubs
Forest Trees of Australia  


A$125.00
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  • Describes and illustrates over 300 of Australia's most important trees
  • Fully revised and expanded 2006 edition includes new maps and photographs
  • Includes a colour section illustrates some of the major forest types in Australia
  • Includes 190 eucalypt and 110 non-eucalypt species
  • Black and white photos
  • Outstanding reference book
  • 736 pages, hardback
  • CSIRO publishing
 Forest Trees of Aust
Australian Native Plants  


A$100.00
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  • Describes over 3500 Australian plants with 1000 colour photographs
  • Provides information on selecting, propagating and caring for Australian native plants
  • Includes details on natural distribution, key features of the plant and colour coded recommended planting zones
  • Fully updated plant names and new species added
  • 696 pages, hardback
  • Wrigley & Fagg, Fifth Edition published 2003
  Aust Native Plants   
Native Plants of Melbourne & Adjoining Areas  


A$30.00
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  • Describes 252 species of native plants found in Melbourne and adjoining areas
  • Each page is devoted to a single plant, with a full colour photograph, description, distribution, flowering period, habitat, suburban range and requirements for cultivation
  • 262 pages, paperback
  • David and Barbara Jones, published 1999
  Native Plants of Melb  
Victoria's Box Ironbark Country  


A$30.00
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  • Definitive guide to the Box-Ironbark forests of central and north-east Victoria
  • Features maps showing shrinking distribution of threatened species and location of proposed Box-Ironbark national parks
  • Over 200 colour photographs of flora and fauna
  • 120 pages, paperback
  • Malcolm and Jane Calder, published 2002
  Victoria's Box-Ironbark  
Melaleucas - A Field & Garden Guide  


A$37.00
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  • Describes over 250 Melaleuca species, subspecies, varieties and forms
  • Contains colour photographs, detailed descriptions and drawings for each species
  • Includes notes on suitable conditions and cultivation
  • 328 pages, paperback
  • Ivan Holliday, 2nd Edition, published 2004
Out of print - awaiting reprint
Key Guide to Australian Trees  


A$35.00
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  • 249 Australian trees described in an easy-to-use field guide
  • Beautiful colour illustrations
  • 191 pages, paperback
  • Revised 2000 Edition
  • Leonard Cronin
  • ISBN 0730102521
 Key Guide to Aust Trees 
Photo Guide to Australian Trees  

 
A$22.00
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  • Compact, easy to use and ideal pocket-sized travelling companion
  • Authoritative text describing key identification features
  • Full colour photographs illustrating over 170 species
  • 144 pages, paperback
  • Denise Greig
  • ISBN 1864363266
 Photo Guide Aus Trees 
Rainforest Trees of Mainland South-Eastern Australia  

 
A$75.00
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  • Comprehensive reference book to all 402 rainforest tree species in NSW and Victoria, including some distribution extensions into QLD
  • Every species is illustrated with a detailed line drawing and its habit, bark, leaves, flowers, fruits, habitat, distribution, timber, uses and regeneration are described
  • A key to enable rapid identification is based on botanical features such as trunk, bark, branchlets and leaves
  • 2008 second edition, fully updated with new species, name changes and additional distribution information
  • 443 pages, hardcover
  • Alex Floyd
 Rainforest Trees 
Australian Rainforest Plants Vol I  

 
A$20.00
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  • Over 100 rainforest plants described
  • Provides information on where and how the plants grow in the wild and how to grow them in the garden
  • Full colour photos for each species
  • 72 pages, paperback
  • Hugh & Nan Nicholson
  • ISBN 0958943605
  Aust RF Plants Vol I   
Australian Rainforest Plants Vol II  


 A$20.00
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  • 120 rainforest plants described
  • Provides information on where and how the plants grow in the wild and how to grow them in the garden
  • Full colour photos for each species
  • 72 pages, paperback
  • Hugh & Nan Nicholson
  • ISBN 0958943613
  Aust RF Plants Vol II   
Australian Rainforest Plants Vol III  


 A$20.00
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  • 106 rainforest plants described
  • Provides information on where and how the plants grow in the wild and how to grow them in the garden
  • Full colour photos for each species
  • 72 pages, paperback
  • Hugh & Nan Nicholson
  • ISBN 095894363X
  Aust RF Plants Vol III   
Australian Rainforest Plants Vol IV  


A$20.00
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  • 114 rainforest plants described
  • Provides information on where and how the plants grow in the wild and how to grow them in the garden
  • Full colour photos for each species
  • 72 pages, paperback
  • Hugh & Nan Nicholson
  • ISBN 0958943648
  Aust RF Plants Vol IV   
Australian Rainforest Plants Vol V  

 
A$20.00
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  • 114 rainforest plants described
  • Provides information on where and how the plants grow in the wild and how to grow them in the garden
  • Full colour photos for each species
  • 72 pages, paperback
  • Hugh & Nan Nicholson
  • ISBN 0958943656
  Aust RF Plants Vol V   
Australian Rainforest Plants Vol VI  

 
A$20.00
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  • 120 rainforest plants described
  • Trees, shrubs, vines, ferns, orchids and groundcovers from Tasmania to far northern Australia are illustrated and described
  • Full colour photos for each species
  • 72 pages, paperback
  • Hugh & Nan Nicholson
  Aust RF Plants Vol VI   

All six volumes for only $100:
 Aust RF Pl 6 Vol Set  

Growing Australian Tropical Plants  

 
A$20.00
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  • 102 plants described from the tropical rainforests of north Qld
  • Provides key information on the plants and how to grow them in the garden
  • Full colour photos for each species
  • 71 pages, paperback
  • Peter & Ann Radke
  Growing Tropical Plants 
Australian Rainforests in NSW Vol 1  


A$60.00
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  • General compendium of Australian rainforest knowledge
  • Includes information on definition, structure and physiognomy, classification, distribution, origin, natural, artificial and assisted regeneration principles and methods and conservation
  • 152 pages, hardback
  • Alex Floyd
  • ISBN 0949324310
  Aust RF in NSW Vol 1  

Temporarily out of stock

Australian Rainforests in NSW Vol 2  


A$85.00
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  • Discussion on rainforest types and species found in NSW rainforests
  • Discussion on 57 recognised plant groupings, their structure, physiognomy, location and inter-relationships
  • 180 pages, hardback
  • Alex Floyd
  • ISBN 0949324329
 Aust RF in NSW Vol 2  
Eucalypts of South Australia  


A$27.00
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  • Over 95  Eucalypts from South Australia described
  • Each species is clearly described with colour photos and location map
  • 208 pages, paperback
  • Dean Nicolle
  • ISBN 0646327437
 Eucalypts of SA  
Trees of Victoria and Adjoining Areas  


A$16.00
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  • Over 250 species of trees and tall shrubs described
  • Pocket-guide (small 15x11cm)
  • Short description and black & white drawings of key features
  • 164 pages, paperback
  • Leon Costernans
  • ISBN 0959910522
 Trees of Victoria   
Seed Collection of Australian Native Plants  

 
A$30.00
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  • Practical guide to seed collection of native plants from temperate areas of Australia
  • Topics covered include guidelines for seed collection, what and when to collect, how to collect seed and seed handling and storage
  • Specific details are provided on the collection of over one 350 native plant genera and seed collection times are provided for over one thousand individual species
  • 124 pages, paperback
  • Murray Ralph
  • 2nd Edition, 2006 revised reprint, ISBN 0646128620
 Seed Collection   
Growing Australian Native Plants from Seed  

 
A$30.00
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  • Comprehensive guide on all aspects of growing native plants from seed for small and large scale revegetation, tree planting or direct seeding projects
  • Information is provided on seed germination, growing seedlings in containers and species suitable for direct seeding
  • Specific details are provided on propagating over one thousand native plant genera and thousands of individual species
  • 156 pages, paperback
  • Murray Ralph
  • ISBN 0646428667
 Growing Aust Native   
Australian Seeds  

 
A$70.00
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  • Comprehensive guide to the collection, processing and storage of seeds collected in the wild
  • Includes the most comprehensive pictorial guide to Australian seeds, with photographs of over 1260 Australian species
  • Strong focus on seeds from Western Australia
  • Extensive description of international standard procedures and protocols by the world's leading seed biology & conservation practitioners
  • 258 pages, paperback
  • CSIRO Publishing, edited by Luke Sweedman & David Merritt
 Australian Seeds   
Grow What Where  

 
A$50.00
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  • Covers over 100 plant categories to determine the right plants for a particular area, including soil types, frost and lime tolerance, flower colour, dry tolerant, salt tolerant etc
  • Over 3000 Australian plants are included and categorised
  • Interactive CD also included
  • 359 pages, softback
  • 2006 third edition
  • Natalie Peate, Gwenda MacDonald and Alice Talbot
 Grow What Where  
Field Guide to Australian Wildflowers  

 
A$44.00
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  • Describes more than 1000 of the most common wildflower species found in Australia, each listed alphabetically in their family group
  • Covers all the key floristic regions of Australia including the Grampians, Barrens and Stirling Ranges, Sydney's heathlands and the tropical north
  • Colour photographs illustrate each species and, where helpful, line drawings of the leaf or fruit are included
  • 442 pages, paperback
  • Denise Greig, published 1999
 FG to Aust Wildflowers  
Photo Guide to Wildflowers of Outback Australia  

 
A$20.00
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  • Pocket sized identification guide to over 250 native flowering plants of outback Australia
  • Authoritative text describing key identification features
  • Full colour photographs and line drawings for each plant
  • Includes map showing area covered and thumbnail symbols for family groups
  • 144 pages, paperback
  • Denise Greig, published 2002
 Wildflowers Outback  
Wildflowers of Sydney  

 
A$30.00
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  • Field guide contains 268 of the more common wildflowers of Sydney and adjoining areas
  • Each page is devoted to a single plant, with a full colour photograph, description, distribution, flowering period, habitat and information on its specific location
  • 278 pages, paperback
  • Alan Fairley, published 2001
 Wildflowers of Sydney  
Native Orchids of Southern Australia  

 
A$30.00
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  • Describes 268 species of orchid found in southern Australia (upper boundary is Brisbane through to Kalbarri)
  • Each page is devoted to a single plant, with a full colour photograph, description, distribution, flowering period and habitat
  • 278 pages, paperback
  • David and Barbara Jones, published 2000
 Native Orchids    
Forest Management in Australia  


 A$92.00
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  • A compendium of forest management in Australia
  • 51 authors provide insights into the complexities of real forest management in Australia
  • 380 pages, hardback
  • Edited by McKinnell, Hopkins & Fox
  • ISBN 0949324361
 Forest Mgt in Aust    
Wood in Australia  


A$89.00
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  • The 2005 second edition of this excellent reference book on Australian timbers - their characteristics and applications, properties and uses
  • Expanded and updated to include new species in use, new technologies (kiln drying, preservative treatments) and new products: flooring, engineered products; decorative veneers; panel products
  • 452 pages, hardback
  • Keith R Bootle
  • ISBN 0074510479
Wood in Australia    

 

1 only first edition $50:
Wood in Australia 1st ed  

The Principles of Practical Vineyard Management  


A$120.00
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  • A brand new Australian written book on practical vineyard management
  • 20 chapters covering all aspects of vineyard management from planting, maintaining, irrigation, disease, hail, frost, pruning, vine stress & soil moisture, harvesting and canopy management
  • Includes detailed colour photos and easy-to-read text
  • Ideal for people looking to buy or establish a vineyard, or for existing vineyard managers
  • 242 pages, paperback
  • Mark Verheyden (Vine Locum Services)
Vineyard Management  
Qld Log Volume Tables  


A$30.00

  • Pocket sized log volume ready reckoner for calculating the volume of logs based on centre diameter and log length
  • Tables of log volume in cubic metres from lengths between 2.4 and 15m in 0.3m increments and diameters between 15cm and 130cm
  • Specifically designed for QLD and other states that work in 0.3m (3dm) log increments
 QLD Log Vol Tables  
Noxious Weeds of Australia  


A$195.00
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  • The definitive Australian weed reference book
  • Over 200 weeds described, including location maps, where it is proclaimed and the legal requirements for control 
  • Colour photographs and line drawings supplemented by detailed descriptions enable easy identification
  • 698 pages, hardback
  • CSIRO Publishing - Bill Parsons & Eric Cuthbertson
  • ISBN 0643065148
Noxious Weeds of Aust  
Environmental Weeds - Field Guide for SE Australia  


A$40.00
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  • Field guide to over 175 environmental weeds in SE Australia
  • Detailed descriptions with colour photos and location maps
  • 228 pages, spiral bound
  • Published 1991
  • Kate Blood (CRC Weed Management)
Environmental Weeds  
Weeds of the South-East - An Identification Guide  

 
A$70.00
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  • A comprehensive guide to weeds in the south-east region of Australia, from Newcastle/Dubbo down to Tasmania
  • Over 2000 species of weeds are included, with 1600 full-colour photographs with closeups
  • Key features described with relevant measurements for easy identification
  • Published 2006
  • 438 pages, paperback
  • FJ & RG Richardson
Weeds of SE  
Gardener's Companion to Weeds  


A$33.00
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  • The complete guide to identifying and controlling more than 150 common weeds and invasive plants throughout Australia
  • Includes full-colour photographs and hints on positive uses for weeds
  • Listed alphabetically by botanical name for easy reference with clear colour pictures for positive identification
  • 2001 edition, reprinted 2005
  • 240 pages, paperback (plastic cover)
  • Suzanne Ermert & Leigh Clapp
Gard Comp to Weeds  
Australian Trees - Their Care & Repair  


A$35.00
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  • Leading book on tree maintenance, care and repair
  • Revised edition includes chapters on parts and functions of trees, insects and control, treatment schedules for insect pests, common tree diseases, repairing trees, fertilising trees, selecting trees and transplanting advanced trees
  • Also includes appendices on characteristics, special requirements and problems of common trees and an overview on suitable trees for special situations
  • 190 pages, paperback
  • Phillip Hadlington & Judith Johnston
  • ISBN 0868402958
Out of print
The Pruning of Trees, Shrubs and Conifers  


A$50.00
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  • Details pruning methods for more than 450 genera of trees, shrubs, conifers and woody climbers
  • Includes a discussion on the general principles of pruning
  • Large number of colour photos and drawings showing techniques
  • 340 pages, hardback
  • George Brown
  • ISBN 0881926132
Pruning of Trees etc  
Modern Arboriculture  


A$175.00
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  • Detailed reference book on the care and maintenance of trees
  • Includes detailed discussion and diagrams of all major tree components, pruning, wounds, treatment and more
  • 423 pages, hardback
  • Published 1991
  • Dr Alex Shigo
  • ISBN 0943563097
  Modern Arboriculture   
A New Tree Biology  


A$230.00
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  • Facts, photos and figures on trees and their problems and proper care
  • A comprehensive guide to understanding trees and their care
  • Over 1000 black and white photos to accompany detailed text
  • 618 pages, hardback
  • Includes 132 page softcover "A New Tree Biology Dictionary"
  • Dr Alex Shigo
  A New Tree Biology  
Tree Pruning - A Worldwide Photo Guide  


A$120.00
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  • Worldwide photo guide on trees and pruning techniques
  • Includes discussion on pruning and colour photos
  • 186 pages
  • Published 1997
  • Dr Alex Shigo
  • ISBN 0943563089
Tree Pruning - Photo   
Tree Anatomy  


A$220.00
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  • A4 size full colour book on tree anatomy
  • Provides detailed colour photos and discussion on the parts and structures of a tree system
  • 104 pages, hardback
  • Published 1994
  • Dr Alex Shigo
  • ISBN 0943563143
Tree Anatomy   
100 Tree Myths  


A$48.00
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  • A5 size book on 100 tree care and repair myths
  • Includes discussion on tree myths and black and white photographs
  • 80 pages, paperback
  • Published 1995
  • Dr Alex Shigo
  • ISBN 0943563119
100 Tree Myths   
Tree Pruning Basics  


A$35.00
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  • Many brief messages on tree pruning
  • Colour and black & white photos support key messages
  • 32 pages, paperback
  • Dr Alex Shigo