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Author Topic: Günter Waldorf's book Schneeglöckchen - Zauber in Weiß  (Read 7218 times)

Hagen Engelmann

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Re: Günter Waldorf's book Schneeglöckchen - Zauber in Weiß
« Reply #15 on: September 01, 2011, 06:19:53 AM »
Mark, thank you for the first looks into the book. So I will buy it too.
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Re: Günter Waldorf's book Schneeglöckchen - Zauber in Weiß
« Reply #16 on: September 01, 2011, 09:08:25 AM »
One of the best things about the book is that it is relatively up to date with pictures of snowdrops that, in the past, have just been names to me.
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Re: Günter Waldorf's book Schneeglöckchen - Zauber in Weiß
« Reply #17 on: September 01, 2011, 10:06:55 AM »
Because this is my first time to write in this forum, I'll introduce myself. I live in the northern part of Holland. My garden is very small. Since a few years I am in love with Galanthuses. The last few years I have viseted several Snowdrop-events. Nettetal, Boschhoeve, Zaandam and Kalmthout. After following this forum for a while, I want to react too. A few days ago I received Gunther Waldorf's book. I love it. It shows a lot of the snowdrops with the greenish flowers. These I love. Now I'll have to make a wishlist. But I believe they are not easy to buy. In my opinion one can not compare this book with The Bible or Galanthomania. The Bible is ofcourse the best without any doubt. But the other two have there qualities too.
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Re: Günter Waldorf's book Schneeglöckchen - Zauber in Weiß
« Reply #18 on: September 01, 2011, 06:52:48 PM »
Hi Lina,
nice to see you up here!
we should really meet in person!/we moeten elkaar nu maar eens in het echt ontmoeten,deze winter.
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Re: Günter Waldorf's book Schneeglöckchen - Zauber in Weiß
« Reply #19 on: September 01, 2011, 06:55:09 PM »
I`m gonna buy that book...soon.
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Re: Günter Waldorf's book Schneeglöckchen - Zauber in Weiß
« Reply #20 on: September 01, 2011, 07:47:35 PM »
Thank you for the nice welcome. As I read all your messages already for a long time, it feels like knowing you.

Loes, we will have to meet. Maybe when the snowdrops are in flower. I will send you a pm.
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Re: Günter Waldorf's book Schneeglöckchen - Zauber in Weiß
« Reply #21 on: September 01, 2011, 10:03:02 PM »
My bookseller came to me theses days and showed me the book, saying no word. My galanthophilia seems to be notorious meanwhile. Well, I bought it ... and I think, it will enhance galanthomania in Germany. 300 photographs in a small book at a modest price, that's quite a lot! And it is up to date and even shows some snowdrops, that have not yet been named and will take some years to be available. On the other hand, two or three sentences for each snowdrop, that's not very much. Sometimes you learn the name of the finder, sometimes not. Obviously it is fabulous 'Ecusson d'or' starring on the cover, but you don't find that information in the book, let alone, that it was Mark Brown, who found it. And what he writes about Mr. Greatorex is nonsense ... or the bible would be wrong ... :-)
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Re: Günter Waldorf's book Schneeglöckchen - Zauber in Weiß
« Reply #22 on: September 06, 2011, 09:06:11 PM »
I got the book today. It is nice  with/in language, with/in pics and mistakes too. Günter is a galanthus lover not a botanist. I wish you can enjoy the message.
Yes, the book is (only) in German, but the most of the cultivar names are in English ;), it`s good for all Galanthophile I hope.
And if you cannot understand something, please ask. ???


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Re: Günter Waldorf's book Schneeglöckchen - Zauber in Weiß
« Reply #23 on: September 06, 2011, 09:15:57 PM »
I got the book today. It is nice  with/in language, with/in pics and mistakes too. Günter is a galanthus lover not a botanist. I wish you can enjoy the message.
Yes, the book is (only) in German, but the most of the cultivar names are in English ;), it`s good for all Galanthophile I hope.
And if you cannot understand something, please ask. ???

Well said, Hagen... there are enough German Galanthophiles in the Forum to help with any difficulties, I'm sure!
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Re: Günter Waldorf's book Schneeglöckchen - Zauber in Weiß
« Reply #24 on: September 06, 2011, 09:17:01 PM »
And if you cannot understand something, please ask.

I can imagine a book club where Hagen reads to us from Gunters book.
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Re: Günter Waldorf's book Schneeglöckchen - Zauber in Weiß
« Reply #25 on: September 22, 2011, 12:07:30 PM »
Waldorf's book arrived last Monday but I haven't had a chance to take a thorough look at it or wade through the German.  First off I do see 'Rosemary  Burnham' as Rosemarie Burnham.

Some very enticing drops!

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Re: Günter Waldorf's book Schneeglöckchen - Zauber in Weiß
« Reply #26 on: October 02, 2011, 08:23:05 AM »
Welcome Lina.  Did we meet at Nettetal? I was working on Joe Sharman's stand.

Thanks for the info - I have ordered the book today from the Book Depository as I, too, have used them before.

JohnW - 'RoseMarie Burnham'  ;D
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Re: Günter Waldorf's book Schneeglöckchen - Zauber in Weiß
« Reply #27 on: October 02, 2011, 01:26:15 PM »
Yes, John, we did meet in Nettetal in februari. We had a nice chat and you did put a picture of me and my girlfriend here on the forum. It is good to see you here again. I am sorry you cann't come to Nettetal next year. But an eightiest birthday you should not miss.
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Re: Günter Waldorf's book Schneeglöckchen - Zauber in Weiß
« Reply #28 on: October 02, 2011, 02:03:43 PM »
A'ha.    :)

I remember situations and faces very well,... but am rubbish at names.

Could this be Lina reaching for a pot of snowdrops?

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Re: Günter Waldorf's book Schneeglöckchen - Zauber in Weiß
« Reply #29 on: October 02, 2011, 02:09:22 PM »
A'ha.    :)I remember situations and faces very well,... but am rubbish at names. Could this be Lina reaching for a pot of snowdrops?
John  - Is this just one nursery in the pic?  If so which one has such a wide variety?
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