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This definitive study by the preeminent breeder of kalmias includes recent introductions of these beautiful shrubs. It includes all seven species of Kalmia and nearly 80 recognized cultivars.
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Copyright 1997 by Timber Press, Inc. All rights reserved.
ISBN 0-88192-367-2
Printed in Hong Kong
TIMBER PRESS, INC. The Haseltine Building 133 S. W. Second Avenue, Suite 450 Portland, Oregon 97204, U.S.A.
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Jaynes, Richard A., 1935 Kalmia: mountain laurel and related species/Richard A. Jaynes. [3rd ed.] p. cm. Includes biographical references (p. ) and index. ISBN 0-88192-367-2 1. KalmiaNorth America. 2. Mountain laurelNorth America. 3. BotanyNorth America. I. Title SB413.K3J38 1997 635.93362dc20 96-18759 CIP
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To Bruce Briggs Experimenter, Leader, Nurseryman, Plantsman, Visionary
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CONTENTS
Preface
9
Part I Characteristics and Culture of Laurel Species and Cultivars
Chapter 1 In Pursuit of the Perfect Laurel
15
Chapter 2 Laurels in the Wild
by John E. Ebinger
29
Chapter 3 Laurel Cultivars
52
Chapter 4 Propagation by Cuttings, Grafting, and Layering
95
Chapter 5 Micropropagation of Mountain Laurel
by Andrew J. Brand
109
Chapter 6 Seeds and Their Germination
129
Chapter 7 Growing Laurels
142
Chapter 8 Garden Care of Laurels
164
Chapter 9 Landscaping
179
Chapter 10 Pests and Diseases
188
Chapter 11 Burls, Boughs, and Bouquets
207
Chapter 12 Toxicity, Medicinal Uses, and Allelopathy
by John E. Ebinger
214
Part II Breeding Better Laurels
Chapter 13 Plant Breeding Principles
229
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Chapter 14 Hybrids between Species and across Genera
242
Chapter 15 Techniques for Controlling Crosses
250
Chapter 16 Inheritance of Flower and Foliage Traits, and Some Unique Unnamed Selections
257
Appendices
Research Needs
273
Gardens with Kalmia Collections
276
Laboratories, Mail-Order Nurseries, and Growers of Kalmia
278
Bibliography
283
Index
291
Color plates
follow page 128
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PREFACE
This book reflects the passion I have had for most of my adult life to learn about, acquire, grow, and breed new Kalmia. As I look back on 35 years of involvement with the genus, it is clear that significant progress has been made in elevating these plants, especially mountain laurel, Kalmia latifolia, from primarily a roadside and woodland attraction to a major feature in our gardens that is available in assorted forms and colors. In part, then, this book is an account of the domestication of mountain laurel in the sense of "taming" the wild plant and making use of it in our domestic surroundings. It has been my fortunate circumstance to be at the center of much of this work and, indeed, even to have been paid by the state of Connecticut for some of it while working for more than 25 years as a plant breeder at the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station in New Haven. The progress made represents the efforts of many people; certainly my own work has benefited from the cooperation and good will of too many others to enumerate without running the risk of leaving several out. Sadly, some are no longer with us and others have scattered far and wide. Many of these people are mentioned in the text, but all deserve my heartfelt thanks. Often they have been my source of inspiration and know-how and many times the physical hands to do the job.
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