Although completion of the third and final part of the CD-ROM took much longer than anticipated I am sure it was
worth waiting for.
Unfortunately we can not afford anymore to offer you an arrangement for ordering
online and paying by creditcard. The companies offering these possibilities have now become either so expensive
or so unreliable that this is no longer feasible for a small business. The good news is that we have been able
to extend our list of dealers so that it is now easy for most prospective buyers to buy their copies of the CD
from one of these.
Alternatively prospective buyers in the European Union plus Norway, Poland and Switzerland can pay into my Dutch
bank account. The Bank Identifier Code (BIC) is INGBNL2A and my International Bank Account Number (IBAN) is NL24
INGB 0682 3052 51.
South African residents can pay into my Standard Bank account 28 011 028 6.
"Succulents in the wild and in cultivation"
This set of three CD-ROMs gives you descriptions of families, genera and species
as well as cultural advice (no cacti included). For ease of reference an index is included. The product is optimised
for an 800x600 screen resolution and Windows 95/98.
Part 1 contains nearly 1,700 fine pictures of about 700 succulent plants in over
80 different genera from Abromeitiella to Eriospermum. The price is Euro 38.65.
Part 2 (Euphorbia up to and including Juttadinteria) gives you over 1300 pictures of about 600 plants. The price
is Euro 31.80.
Part 3 (Kalanchoe up to and including Zygosicyos) contains 1250 pictures of 550 different plants and sells for
Euro 29.50.
Prices do not include postage and packing.
The publication has been very well received by buyers and reviewers.
Comments include
the following:
Tony Mace in cacti_etc, 14 Nov. 2000:
" I believe we have reached a new milestone in the use of computers
as a medium for Cactus and Succulent information".
" The new CD-ROM by Frans Noltee ...has both very high quality photography and detailed information combined
with ease of use."
(Also full review of parts 1 and 2 by Tony Mace elsewhere in the CSPM)
David Neville in CSJGB, Dec. 2000:
" A new standard in the world of electronic publishing of succulent-related
material...."
" There is more cultivation information on this CD than I have encountered in any other publication, either
on paper or electronic media, and this alone makes it invaluable to all succulent enthusiasts, whether they are
experienced growers or newcomers to the hobby."
" The amount of information surpasses anything I have encountered before in a general publication...."
".... I have no hesitation in recommending this as one of the best general publications on succulent plants
ever published, and I am sure it will prove to be very popular."
Ton Pullen in Succulenta, Feb. 2001:
(in translation from Dutch)
" ....compiled by an outstanding expert...."
" Navigation is utterly simple."
" ....nomenclature completely up-to-date as far as I can see."
" Without reservation I can advise all PC-owners in the hobby to buy this CD-ROM".
Lucio Russo in BotanyBooks, 3 March 2001:
" This new product immediately suggests me a definition: user-friendly."
" The pictures are particularly nice, showing both plants and sometimes plant details very clearly."
" The CD-ROM is extremely well produced, and I must again point out how fine the photographs are."
" The information comes from one of the most experienced growers, and will certainly be very helpful to the
succulent plant grower."
Anon. in Avonia 20:3, 30 Nov. 2002: (in translation from German):
"... one is overwhelmed by the great number of pictures, clearly showing the love for these plants as well as technical perfection and aesthetical quality"
Francois Steffens in Aloe 40:2, 2003:
" For anyone interested in this kind of product,this is highly recommended."
An online demonstration of the CD-ROM is available. It uses JavaScript and the Illuminatus plug-in for Internet Explorer or Netscape. If you don't have this plug-in it will be downloaded and configured for you (PC only).
Publications can be obtained from the following dealers:
Czech Republic: Petr Pavelka (pavelka@palkowitschia.cz)
Germany: Joerg Koepper (joergkoepper@t-online.de) and Uhlig
Kakteen (Uhlig-Kakteen@t-online.de)
Holland: Wim Alsemgeest (w.a.alsemgeest@hetnet.nl)
UK: Whitestone Gardens (roy@whitestn.demon.co.uk)
USA: Bob Smoley's Gardenworld (bsmoley@pgh.net)
Dealer enquiries welcome.
Also see Introduction.
As Calitzdorp is situated in the heart of the Little Karroo, one of the most famous areas for succulents in the world, it is an ideal base to see succulents. We can offer you guided tours in the area in cooperation with local land owners.
Recently we held our first photographic workshop with emphasis on picturing plants. It was a huge success for all participants, both beginners and advanced photographers. We will gladly send you more details if you are interested in attending one of the forthcoming ones.
