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Plants

Invasion Biology: Critiques of a Pseudoscience - David Theodouropolis

This work debunks most of the misdirected invectives concerning introduced plants, current "natives" and redefines what it is to be "native." 

The Grafters Handbook - RJ Garner

The "Bible" concerning all facets of grafting from simple propagation techniques to cotyledon grafting and top-working.

Cornucopia - Stephen Facciola

An exhaustive reference, in English, to food plants worldwide as well as sources for obtaining plants.  

The Secret Life of Plants - Peter Thompkins and Christopher Bird

A book on plant energies and their co-evolutionary relationships with humans.

How to Grow Fresh Air - B.C. Wolverton

Simple and informative work on 50 plants that help improve indoor air quality, the author, a former NASA researcher has done his homework and provides an excellent bibliography for further inquiry.

Life of an Oak: An Intimate Portrait - Glenn Keator

Well written work on the botany and biology of oaks, their distribution and local uses throughout the world, also covers beech and chestnuts. 

Plants For a Future - Ken Fern

An exhaustive reference for useful temperate plants for permaculture.  His database is even more impressive on his website - www.pfaf.org 

Seed to Seed - Suzanne Ashworth

An excellent text on seed saving, plant breeding, and how to keep heirloom varieties true.

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