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Books and Publications At Seaside Palm Growers, many of our customers have asked for recommendations for books in order to learn more about their palms and tropicals. A number of our favorites are available for on-line ordering through Amazon.com. Palms Throughout the World David L. Jones, John Dransfield Describes the distribution, biology, propagation, cultivation, and economic importance of 800 species of palms. The book makes the identification of palms easy and their requirements are specified. Received 5 star ratings by reviewers at Amazon.com. Field Guide to the Palms of the Americas Andrew Henderson An excellent guide containing a wealth of information on the ecology, distribution, and economic uses of this group of tropical and subtropical plants. Also available in paperback. Betrocks Guide to Landscape Palms Allen Meerow Every page is packed with information and clear photographs. Aimed to gardners not needing a great deal of scientific informatioin. Book describes growth patterns, human hazards, and much, much more. Good value, many good reviews of the book. Ornamental Palm Horticulture Timothy K. Broschat, Alan W. Meero This comprehensive treatment of palms around the world covers biology, propogation, environmental influences, mineral nutrition and fertilization, insect and disease pests, container and field production, transplanting, and landscape and interiorscape management. The book presents virtually everythihng every published about the subject in a concise, readable format with 110 color and 81 black-and-white illustrations.