Bulb Expert by David G. Hessayon Synopsis:
Over 40 million of these amazingly clear and simple books are on the bookshelves of gardeners worldwide. With beautiful full color on every page, and the latest expert advice on every aspect of plant care clearly spelled out, it's a series that's just waiting for tens of millions more green thumbs to turn the pages. . All about bulbs by Ortho Synopsis: Bulbs are the simplest and most carefree of all flowering plants--and you can have them in bloom all year long. This book tells you everything you need to know to grow the common (and many of the uncommon) bulbs, to enjoy their beauty any time Tulips by Scott D Appell Synopsis: This lavishly illustrated, oversize volume is a gorgeous tribute to one of the most beloved flowers of spring. The tulip has a long and storied history, including an episode in seventeenth-century Holland, when speculation in tulip bulbs raged out of control, nearly bankrupting the entire nation. Known for their deep, cup-shaped flowers, tulips come in a wondrous array of colors, a magnificent sampling of which is included The Gardener's Guide to Growing Fritillaries by Mic Jefferson Brown Synopsis: The Gardener's Guide to Growing Fritillaries is both a comprehensive and wide-ranging study of the genus and the first book for gardeners on these captivating spring flowers. Given the right conditions, a large number of species thrive outdoors in border, rock garden or trough while the remaining species (many of which require a greenhouse or alpine house) will challenge enthusiasts and collectors with their precise individual requirements. The book features a wealth of practical advice on cultivation, propagation and breeding, plant associations and an extensive A-Z plant directory listing over 80 species, varieties and hybrids. Committed enthusiasts will enjoy the chapters on the plant's history and botany as well as information on fritillaries in the wild, national collections and 'people and their plants'. To view other book listings click here |