From Jim Lewis:

The first (and best) is one I already have -- kinda. It is
the
"Botanica's Trees and Shrubs" Laurel Glen pub. $19.95. I
say
"kinda" because I have the "Botanica Encyclopedia" which
contains
the full text of the tree book and a LOT more (something
like
9,000 plants more). The publishers have lifted all info on
trees
and shrubs from the encyclopedia and put it in this thick,
handbook-size (except for thickness) book.

Jim,
I have had the Laurel Glen for at least 6 months and think
it is the best book to have at hand, the pictures are an
ample amount and the text covers the basics well for me. I
need another - one for the house, one to keep in the car.
And, can be purchased at the Costco stores for about 1/3 less
than the 19.95 if you use that chain to shop in. It has a
little over 1000 pages, 2000 plants, the total picked from the
Encyclopedia.

Lynn

Lynn Boyd, Oregon, USA

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