Tropicals
By Gordon Courtright

Now available in paperback, this pictorial encyclopedia illustrates and briefly describes over 500 tropical trees, shrubs, and vines. Since it shows mature plants in landscape settings it is a perfect planning resource for gardeners in Hawaii, southern California and Florida, and similar tropical or subtropical areas. It is used by greenhouse gardeners everywhere who wish to experiment with this treasure trove of exotic plants, and it is a useful companion for travelers in the tropics who need a guide to identify the striking and unfamiliar plants they encounter.

Gordon Courtright was a respected California nurseryman; he also wrote Trees and Shrubs for Temperate Climates.