I just ordered a copy of The Cactus Family!!

Saguaro123 · Post by **Saguaro123** » Sat Aug 29, 2009 5:25 am

Yay! I'm so excited!!!

It was on sale in Amazon so I thought now would be the best time grab one.

DWDogwood · Post by **DWDogwood** » Sat Aug 29, 2009 5:46 am

Cool. I saw one at Borders when it first came out believe it or not, but I didn't feel right about tearing the shrink wrap off of a 100 dollar book!
I've yet to look into it, but I trust that it's a companion to be reckoned with.

dustin0352 · Post by **dustin0352** » Sat Aug 29, 2009 11:29 am

Gratz Byron! I got mine about 2-3 months ago and cant seem to put it down. Its a great book with lots of info.

Post by **daiv** » Mon Aug 31, 2009 4:51 pm

I still contend that it is an excellent book. It may not treat cactus taxonomy to the liking of everyone, but it certainly has more pros than cons.

Saguaro123 · Post by **Saguaro123** » Mon Aug 31, 2009 11:05 pm

That's great to know! I hope it comes soon.

Cereusly · Post by **Cereusly** » Tue Sep 01, 2009 3:19 am

Byron, I think your investment will prove to be money well spent, especially to a Cactophile like yourself.

I've heard only good things about this book. Tony

Saguaro123 · Post by **Saguaro123** » Wed Sep 02, 2009 5:45 am

It arrived today!

, and it was heavier than I thought!

It seems like a very good book, full of great information, and I'm so glad there was a deal on Amazon. I can't put it down, and uh-oh, I'm falling behind on work.

Byron, I think your investment will prove to be money well spent,

This is indeed money well spent!

Variegate · Post by **Variegate** » Wed Sep 02, 2009 10:23 am

I likewise got a copy back in June of this year. I personally love it, the structure of the book, the precluding chapters, etc. The chapter on cultivation wasnt terrible either, just not a focus of the book of course.

The Cactus Family makes a great reference on hard to find identifications, it will reinforce everything you know and give you a source to cite when needed. Definitely a good read. Dont set books on top of it or get ANY moisture in the pages, they seem somewhat inclined to stick together much easier then most books after having a few pounds of others set on top.

-V

Loph · Post by **Loph** » Wed Sep 02, 2009 2:17 pm

i went there to check ti out, holy smokes, good price! $50!!!

Alas, they do not take paypal, and i don't use credit cards.....this world can be so cruel

let us know how you like it

John C · Post by **John C** » Wed Sep 02, 2009 5:19 pm

I agree, it is a great book!

I got it last year and really like it. No kidding! It is a very heavy book!

Saguaro123 · Post by **Saguaro123** » Wed Sep 02, 2009 8:23 pm

John C wrote: No kidding! It is a very heavy book!

Have you ever tried weighing it?

John C · Post by **John C** » Wed Sep 02, 2009 8:55 pm

Saguaro123 wrote:
John C wrote: No kidding! It is a very heavy book!
Have you ever tried weighing it?

No, I should though!

Saguaro123 · Post by **Saguaro123** » Thu Sep 03, 2009 1:40 am

I was wondering where the wild Golden Barrel Cacti are at on the front cover. Is it possible that that population is still there?

Post by **daiv** » Thu Sep 03, 2009 1:45 am

Doesn't it say on the inside cover? I took my cover off some time ago and even added a spiffy duct tape reinforcement of the binding.

Saguaro123 · Post by **Saguaro123** » Thu Sep 03, 2009 1:47 am

It tells you the species, but not the location.