Jan Oprins

This is a gorgeous oversize volume written in Holland. It discusses the hardy ornamental bamboos, suitable for European winters: the larger Phyllosachys and Semiarundinaria group, the mid-sized Fargesia and Thamnocalamus, and the low-growing Sasa group. The most exciting part of the book is the discussion of the micropropagation of bamboo. The implications for Pandas and people are discussed. Hybridization of bamboo is still on the horizon. See www.oprins.com.