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Specialty Cut Flowers Book

17 years ago

Hello, I was wondering if any one has any experience with The Specialty Cut Flowers books by Allan M. Armitage. I have the first edition from 1993, but was wondering if anyone has compared this to the new edition from 2003. I'm having trouble deciding if it'd be worth itto try and sell my old book and get the new one. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Jordan

Comments (3)

kitkat_oregon
17 years ago
Jordan, I have both books and have left the earlier version behind. The new one has lots of new varieties and more grower commentaries. It is a great book and whilst I am still a total amateur at this business, I feel that a good read of Armitage is a great education.
jacri
Original Author
17 years ago
Thanks a lot for your help. You sold me! I guess I'm going to have to start looking for the new book.
Thanks a lot, Jordan
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Jeanne_in_Idaho
17 years ago
Me too! I found the second book to be worth every penny, just as the first one was, in its time. Its time is gone, though. Get the second!

Jeanne

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