Agave Literature
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Agave Literature
This is what we have, and we're always on the lookout for more.
Agave
"American aloe plant," 1797, from Greek Agaue, proper name in mythology (mother of Pentheus), from agauos "noble," perhaps from agasthai "wonder at".
"American aloe plant," 1797, from Greek Agaue, proper name in mythology (mother of Pentheus), from agauos "noble," perhaps from agasthai "wonder at".
"Some talk the talk, others walk the walk, but I stalk the stalk"
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Re: Agave Literature
Nice! I'll take one of each!
Agave
"American aloe plant," 1797, from Greek Agaue, proper name in mythology (mother of Pentheus), from agauos "noble," perhaps from agasthai "wonder at".
"American aloe plant," 1797, from Greek Agaue, proper name in mythology (mother of Pentheus), from agauos "noble," perhaps from agasthai "wonder at".
"Some talk the talk, others walk the walk, but I stalk the stalk"
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Re: Agave literature
Here is an interesting assortment of digital literature (in English)
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- Agaves_Yuccas.pdf
- Agave and Yucca: Tough Plants for Tough Times by Gary W. Knox
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- HardyAgavePS.pdf
- Searching for Hardy Agave by Paul Spracklin
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- Agaves--small+species.pdf
- Agaves 102 - The small, compact species by Geoff Stein
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- Agave Species in Jalasco Mex.pdf
- INVENTORY AND DISTRIBUTION OF AGAVE (AGAVACEAE)
SPECIES IN JALISCO, MEXICO by by Gerardo Hernández-Vera, Miguel Cházaro Basañez, and Ericka Flores-Berrios - (5.64 MiB) Downloaded 836 times
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- DESCRIPCIONES-DE-AGAVES.pdf
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Agave
"American aloe plant," 1797, from Greek Agaue, proper name in mythology (mother of Pentheus), from agauos "noble," perhaps from agasthai "wonder at".
"American aloe plant," 1797, from Greek Agaue, proper name in mythology (mother of Pentheus), from agauos "noble," perhaps from agasthai "wonder at".
"Some talk the talk, others walk the walk, but I stalk the stalk"
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I am yet to see the John Pilbeam book. Surprisingly, none of the shops here seem to carry it. This means I am unable to indulge my tendency to have look before I buy. Jkw
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Nice read on Ditepelae Agaves.
Agave
"American aloe plant," 1797, from Greek Agaue, proper name in mythology (mother of Pentheus), from agauos "noble," perhaps from agasthai "wonder at".
"American aloe plant," 1797, from Greek Agaue, proper name in mythology (mother of Pentheus), from agauos "noble," perhaps from agasthai "wonder at".
"Some talk the talk, others walk the walk, but I stalk the stalk"
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Get it while it's hot!
Agave
"American aloe plant," 1797, from Greek Agaue, proper name in mythology (mother of Pentheus), from agauos "noble," perhaps from agasthai "wonder at".
"American aloe plant," 1797, from Greek Agaue, proper name in mythology (mother of Pentheus), from agauos "noble," perhaps from agasthai "wonder at".
"Some talk the talk, others walk the walk, but I stalk the stalk"
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Re: Agave Literature
Great thread, guys!
I would also suggest Fritz Hochstatter's important three-part treatise on Yuccas, appropriately enough named Yucca I, Yucca II, and Yucca III.
They are relatively expensive, but the books are quite comprehensive, and the quality of the paper and binding are top-notch; There are many great photos and maps. Cumulatively, this trio of tomes is the most important work I've seen on this genus.
Oh, and Winston: You will simply Love Pilbeam!
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I would also suggest Fritz Hochstatter's important three-part treatise on Yuccas, appropriately enough named Yucca I, Yucca II, and Yucca III.
They are relatively expensive, but the books are quite comprehensive, and the quality of the paper and binding are top-notch; There are many great photos and maps. Cumulatively, this trio of tomes is the most important work I've seen on this genus.
Oh, and Winston: You will simply Love Pilbeam!
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Re: Agave Literature
I would propose this little booklet. It doesn't do much that isn't anywhere else in small individual papers, more gathers it all (at least, what little there is on the genus) in one booklet.
If ever a genus needed some study it is this one. Considering they are not generally small plants there is so little published about them. Every time I set foot in Mexico I see species that aren't in literature.
If ever a genus needed some study it is this one. Considering they are not generally small plants there is so little published about them. Every time I set foot in Mexico I see species that aren't in literature.
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Haven't seen this one mentioned. Picked it up a while ago, worth adding to the shelf:
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Re: Agave Literature
Not bad, a few surprises as far as hardy cactus goes, but not really a whole lot of new cultural advice for those of us that live in 6A and below. His discussion of creating micro climates within the gardening space is key though. But, growing these plants in our zones has been a hit and miss type of situation, at least in my 20 years of trying to grow hardy succulents in my area. Hardy Agaves like Parryi, Utahensis, etc, have not lasted more than a year or two after planting in a 2 ft tall, 4 x 6 ft raised bed, that consists of mostly gravel, sand and limestone chips, and is completely covered from October to Spring in plastic sheeting, ( basically an unheated greenhouse ) , while borderline Agaves like Funkiana and Bracteosa seem to survive, so far. The only conclusion I can come to, at this point, is that the Funkiana and Bracteosa plants were somewhat larger than the other hardy Agaves I previously mentioned that failed, when planted. Perhaps , at least as far as Agaves go, you should wait until the plants get to a certain size, with a more extensive root system, as opposed to planting out the typical, mail order plants you get in 2.25" plastic pots. Other than that, its a crapshoot.
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Re: Agave Literature
On another forum attention has been drawn to a new Agave book, Agaves, Species, Cultivars and Hybrids by Jeremy Spath and Jeff Moore.
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There's more info here,
https://www.succulentsandmore.com/2021/ ... 835007&m=1
https://www.succulentsandmore.com/2021/ ... 835007&m=1
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