"THE BAMBOO HANDBOOK"

A growers guide written by Durnford Dart, the pioneer of Australian commercial bamboo production.

An in depth guide to bamboo selection, cultivation, maintenance and utilisation.

An investment for existing and prospective commercial and collector growers.

120 pages - 45 colour pictures.
$ 44.00 (inc GST) plus post.

"Building Bamboo Fences"

A continuation of the Bamboo Fences Of Japan by author Isao Yoshikawa.

An excellent reference publication for anyone interested in bamboo fencing or Japanese gardens. Loads of sketches and colour showing how to split and construct Medake bamboo fencing.

141 pages with 34 in colour.
$ 54.50 (inc GST) plus post.

"Bamboo the gift of the Gods"

The new bible of Bamboo
by Oscar Hidalgo.

Covers everything relative to bamboo. The Plant, Flowering, Taxonomy, Ecology, Pests and diseases, Physical, mechanical and chemical properties. Manufacture of Bamboo handicrafts. Treatment for insect and fungi. Rules for improving durability. Manufacturing of bamboo composites. Bamboo construction technology. Houses, walls, roofs, prefab houses. Bamboo culture in America and Asia. Bamboo in Engineering, Aeronautical, Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Hydraulics, Nautical, Mechanical, Textiles, Weapons. Bamboo in Medicine.

550 pages black and white with multitude drawings and photos.
$175.00 (inc GST) plus post.