Buyer-Focused Description

The Gardener’s Guide to Cactus by Scott Calhoun is a richly illustrated Timber Press reference for gardeners who want to grow distinctive cactus in beds, rock gardens, and containers. This first-edition 2012 paperback presents 100 recommended cactus organized by form, including low and mounding cactus, barrels and globes, paddles and rods, and conspicuous columnar cactus.

The book combines large color photography with practical information on native habitat, mature size, hardiness, flowering season, cultivation, design suggestions, pests, special-purpose cactus, retail nurseries, and plant hardiness zones. The photographed contents page shows coverage beginning with planting and care and continuing through an indexed reference section; the copyright page identifies Timber Press, Portland, publication in 2012, printing in China, and ISBN 978-1-60469-200-6.

Item Specifics

📚 Book Title: The Gardener’s Guide to Cactus
✍️ Author: Scott Calhoun
🏢 Publisher: Timber Press, Inc.
📅 Publication Year: 2012
🔖 Edition: First edition
📖 Format: Paperback / softcover
🌵 Subject: Cactus gardening and cultivation
📑 Pagination: 228 pages as cataloged; the photographed contents and index run through page 216
🆔 ISBN-13: 978-1-60469-200-6
🆔 ISBN-10: 1604692006
🌎 Language: English
🖨️ Printed In: China

Condition

Good overall used condition with attractive color photography and intact-looking binding. The cover and edges show light routine shelf/storage wear; please review the photographs for the exact cosmetic condition. No material tears, stains, writing, or missing components are visible in the provided images.

Additional Details

📦 Includes one copy of the paperback book shown in the photographs.
🌱 Useful for cactus collectors, arid-land gardeners, container gardeners, and readers interested in drought-tolerant landscape design.
📸 The photographed copy includes bibliographical references and an index, as stated on the copyright/cataloging page.

Seller’s Note: Please review all photos carefully, as they are part of the description and show the exact item you will receive. Colors and appearance may vary slightly due to lighting and screen settings.