Mammillaria A Collector's Guide

1980 Mammillaria is a complete, definitive, and up to-date reference work on the most popular of all cactus genera. It has been needed by enthusiasts and collectors for a long time. The book contains full descriptions of all the recognized Mammillaria species (over 200 in number), with clear, close-up photographs. Listed too are all the other specific names collectors are likely to encounter, with appropriate cross references. In addition, to illustrate the coloration of spines and flowers, there are 32 colour photographs. To help the grower, there is a chapter on cultivation, which includes methods of propagation, based on the author's 30 years experience of growing Mammillarias, and notes on the individual requirements of the species. There are chapters on the classification and geographical distribution of Mammillarias based on work by David Hunt of the Royal Botanic Garden. Kew, the leading taxonomist on the genus, lists of societies and journals catering for the Mammillaria collector, and a bibliography This book is likely to be the standard work on Mammillaria for many years. 160 pages