Search Results: Cacti and Succulents from Black Cat Hill Books

Princeton, NJ D. Van Nostrand Company, 1966. Hardcover First Edition, unstated in accordance with Van Nostrand's customary practice. First Edition, unstated in accordance with Van Nostrand's customary practice. Very Good in Very Good DJ: Both book and DJ show indications of careful use. The Book shows the faintest smudging to the top edge of the text block; slight spine lean; former owner's gift inscription at the upper front free endpaper; else flawless; the binding is secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. A handsome lightly used copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing minimal wear and minor flaws. Close to "As New". The DJ shows moderate rubbing to the panels and faint soiling to the white background field of the rear panel; light wear to extremities; a two-inch, closed tear at the bottom of the front panel; the price has been clipped; mylar-protected. Not without… Read More

Berkeley, CA University of California Press, 1982. Paperback First Ed thus; First Printing indicated. First Ed thus; First Printing indicated. Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use; binding square and secure; text clean. Just a touch of wear to extremities; mildest rubbing. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder. NOT a Book-Club Edition. NOT an Ex-Library copy. 8vo. 254pp. Foreward by Sir George Taylor. Academic Press Paperback.

Los Angeles, CA Times-Mirror, 1940. Hardcover First Ed, unstated. SIGNED BY AUTHOR. Good+: Shows moderate use. Binding shows slight spine lean; light wear to extremities; faint rubbing and light soil. Gilt titles at backstrip considerably dulled, but remain legible. Binding secure; text clean. A clean, sturdy, presentable copy. NOT a Remainder. NOT a Book-Club Edition. NOT an Ex-Library copy. 8vo. 213pp. Hardback: Lacks DJ. SIGNED BY AUTHOR.

New York, NY Harry N. Abrams, September 1, 2004. Hardcover First Ed; First Printing indicated. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY AUTHOR. First Ed; First Printing indicated. Near Fine in Fine DJ: Book shows only minute indications of use, but the spine leans slightly, thought the binding remains perfectly secure; text clean. DJ is flawless; unclipped; mylar-protected. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. 222pp. Foreward by Richard G. Turner, Jr. Illustrated with Photographs in Color by the Author. Hardback with DJ. Heidi Gildemeister's garden manual was written for disciplined gardeners who want to live the Mediterranean way and work in harmony with their surroundings. The book describes the process of creating a water-wise, drought-tolerant landscape using native plants. Two introductory chapters cover plant selection, avoiding invasive species, drought survival, layout. color, scale, proportion, and atmosphere. The bulk of the text consists of examples of your… Read More

Englewood, CO Westcliffe Publishers, 2005. Paperback First Edition (2005), unstated. First Edition (2005), unstated. Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows only mild rubbing to the panels and a mild scuff to the head of the backstrip; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of creases to the covers. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of creases to the covers. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing only a single unobtrusive flaw. Bright and Clean. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. (10.25 x 8.5 x 4 inches). 144 pages. Profusely illustrated with color photographs by Maureen Jabour and some drawings in color by Drew Thurston. Cherry Creek North drawings by Gail Coors. Language: English. Weight: 1 pound, 6 ounces. Paperback:… Read More

Santa Fe, NM Museum Of New Mexico Press, 1995. Paperback First Edition Thus (1995), not directly stated, but First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. First Edition Thus (1995), not directly stated, but First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Very Good+ in Wraps: shows just a touch of wear to the extremities; very mild rubbing to the panels; the faintest shelf-soiling to the bottom edge of the text block; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a very mild wear couple of minor, unobtrusive imperfections. Bright and Clean. Corners sharp. Close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or… Read More

Foster City, CA IDG Books Worldwide, 1999. Paperback First Ed thus; First Printing indicated. First Ed thus; First Printing indicated. Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of wear to extremities; mildest rubbing; pages tanned a bit. Binding square and secure; text clean. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 356pp. Trade Paperback. I have other gardening books, but none of them are as easy-to-follow or as comprehensive as this one. The text is so much fun, it's easy to read cover-to-cover. Yet, if you need specific information on a certain type of vegetable or technique, the index is very easy to use. The appendix gives the dates and growing seasons for every major (or minor) city in the U.S., as well as additional resources and catalogs to consult. A wonderful resource for a novice or an experienced gardener.