by Norma Boschen, Maree Goods, Russell Wait, RRP: $49.95, ISBN: 1876473657

An eremophila for every situation in the low water use garden.

This book contains a brief description, extensive cultivation and growing hints and additional notes for each of the 216 described species of Eremophila. It also includes many hybirds and cultivars, some of which will be released shortly and information on why grow eremophilas, pests and diseases, propagating from cuttings, seed, and how to graft.

Eremophilas vary in size, from prostrate to small trees. Foliage is in all colours from silver-grey to a rich dark green
and the leaves are diverse in shape, size and thickness. Some eremophilas are very soft to touch while others are harsh. Their beautiful flowers come in all colours.

This book is intended to be a useful resource, not only for the everyday gardener, but also for the enthusiastic collector, landscapers, and the horticultural industry.

• Over 500 beautifully coloured photographs illustrating flowers, buds, foliage and gardens

• It is the only book on the cultivation of eremophilas on the market

• Eremophilas are exceptional shrubs and help to bring colour and habitat to gardens at a time of acute water shortage

SPECIAL OFFER

Did you know that The Native Shop has a large range of Eremophila species available? There are over 30 different varieties to select from. View the range at  www.nativeshop.com.au

The Native Shop has Eremophila nivea tubesock at the special price of $2.75ea - perfect for your garden!

The Native Shop also has the book "Australia's Eremophilas - changing gardens for a changing climate" for $49.95ea with free postage & handling.

Mention Eco Voice at the time of ordering in the month of March 2010 and The Native Shop will include a free native seed pack with every order.

ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Norma Boschen, Maree Goods and Russell Wait have all been propagating, growing and trialling eremophilas for 30 to 40 years. All have travelled extensively, observing them in their natural habitat, and have been responsible for introduing many new species into cultivation. Each of them have extensive eremophila collections that are among the largest in Australia.