Flore Ornementale de Nouvelle Calédonie: Horticulture, Botanique & Histoire. 2016. 1700 col. figs. 624 p. gr8vo. Hardcover.

The culmination of ten years' fieldwork, research, bibliographical compilations and greenhouse and garden experiments, this exceptional work is the first of its kind in New Caledonia. In addition to general information on the local flora, its economy and its history, the ornamental plants are grouped into 4 parts: "the must-haves", "the hopefuls", "the uncertainties" and "the failures".

Each fact sheet contains a wealth of information on growing methods, care, propagation techniques and landscaping uses, presented in a simple and attractive way. Whether you're a gardener, florist, nurseryman, landscape gardener, amateur naturalist, enlightened botanist, teacher, scientist, green space manager, local history enthusiast or simply curious about the beauties of nature, you'll find essential information in the 355 fact sheets covering almost 700 species, the 1700 colour illustrations, the 800 bibliographical references, the 1250 synonyms and 1500 vernacular names.

The author's aim in writing this reference book is not only to share his passion for this remarkable flora, but also to promote a promising economic sector, raise readers' awareness of the need to preserve an exceptional heritage and perhaps, in so doing, help to invent the common garden of tomorrow.