Growing Locals: Gardening with Local Plants in Perth.
By R. Powell & J. Emberson. Illustrated by wildlife artist S. Tingay. $21.45
*** Out of Print ***
The definitive guide to growing local native plants in the Perth region. In its third printing.
This book:-
- explains the value of local plants
- deals with planning, establishing and managing your garden
- describes how to observe plants and their response to their environment
- discusses the associations between plants and animals
- includes a list of virtually all the plant species of the Perth region, showing where they grow
- suggests where to see examples of Perth's different plant communities
"a handy reference to the fast disappearing treasury of local plants that is around us … practical information on how we can take positive steps to preserve it and the other unique life forms that surround us" – John Colwill
"wonderfully informative", "inspiring" – Bush Telegraph (Zanthorrea Nursery)
Handbook No. 15 (1997) Pollination in Western Australia – A Database of Animals Visiting Flowers.
By E.M. Brown, A.H. Burbidge, J. Dell, D. Edinger, S.D. Hopper and R.T. Wills. $27.50
This book of over 450 pages, lists 4,000 records of birds, insects and mammals visiting native plants. It is an invaluable reference for gardeners and bush regenerators interested in planting native plants to attract pollinators. The records have been compiled statewide and many naturalists have contributed their own unpublished observations. General chapters discuss pollination biology and the data records are arranged in several tables for easy reference.
Handbook No. 7 (1962) The Dragonflies (Odonata) of South-western Australia.
By J.A.L. Watson $3.85
Handbook No. 10 A Guide to the Coastal Flora of South-western Australia.
(2nd edition). By G.G. Smith $8.80
Handbook No. 11 The Natural History of the Wongan Hills.
By K.F. Kenneally (Co-ordinator) Published 1977 $6.60 (Free to members)
Handbook No. 12 (1978) Mangroves of Western Australia.
By V. Semeniuk, K.F. Kenneally and P. G. Wilson. Published 1978 $6.60
Handbook No. 13 A Naturalists' Guide to Perth.
By B.M.J. Hussey, M. Southwell-Keely and J.M. Start $11.00
A Guide to the Flora and Fauna of the Rockingham Offshore Islands and Cape Peron.
By A. Motherwell (Chairman) Published 1988 $11.00
*** Out of Print ***
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