Monography Of The Genus Camellia: Or An Essay On Its Culture, Description, And Classification (1838)

""Monography Of The Genus Camellia: Or An Essay On Its Culture, Description, And Classification"" is a book written by Lorenzo Berlese in 1838. The book is a comprehensive study of the genus Camellia, which includes the well-known ornamental plant species Camellia japonica and Camellia sinensis, the tea plant. Berlese's monograph provides detailed descriptions of the plants' physical characteristics, including their leaves, flowers, and fruit. The book also covers the history and cultural significance of Camellia, as well as its cultivation and propagation. Berlese's work includes a classification system for the genus, which he developed based on his observations and research. Overall, ""Monography Of The Genus Camellia"" is a valuable resource for botanists, horticulturists, and anyone interested in the study and cultivation of Camellia plants.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.