- Hardcover: 496 pages
- Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd.; 1 edition (Oct 24 2006)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1553630750
- ISBN-13: 978-1553630753
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #940,215 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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The most comprehensive illustrated A-Z guide to today's most popular garden plants produced in conjunction with the AHS, America's premier gardening authority. Full horticultural information for over 5,000 plants produced by a team of over 40 experts. Full-color photographs of suggested planting ideas show you how to combine perennials in your garden. Special "Gardeners' Notes" panels offer expert planting advice, useful tips and fascinating facts. Published in conjunction with the American Horticultural Society.
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Attractive evergreen carpeter offering a range of foliage colors with interesting spiky fruits in late summer. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
Attractive evergreen carpeter offering a range of foliage colors with interesting spiky fruits in late summer. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
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4.4 out of 5 stars (17 customer reviews)
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The new bible of perennial plants, Sep 18 2006
By Gardening Girl - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Encyclopedia of Perennials (American Horticultural Society) (Hardcover)
Definitely an essential, a new classic for the garden library, whether you are accomplished grower or a newcomer, because it is expertly written, without technical jargon - the first really "readable" encyclopedia of plants I know of. It says it covers 5000 plants, but it's really almost 7000 plants, the biggest encyclopedia of perennials ever. Chock-full of fascinating sidebars about planting suggestions, name changes, invasive plants, orchids, etc. Pictures are gorgeous and there are thousands of them. An ultimate reference. Kudos to Graham Rice, the veteran plantsman and wonderful writer, for creating this ultimate encyclopedia.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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Good for advanced gardeners, Jun 28 2007
By Mom of 3 Boys "Mom of 3 Boys" - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Encyclopedia of Perennials (American Horticultural Society) (Hardcover)
This is a great resource for advanced gardeners interested in learning about a variety of species within a genus. I have been able to identify many lesser known plants that I have inherited using this book. It tells in-depth information about the genus and lists several species with pictures of many of the species. There is very little info about when plants bloom or where they should be planted. I found this book very interesting and loved seeing the lesser known varieties of common plants. I would not have found this useful when I was a beginner gardener looking for advice on how to keep plants purchased at the local nursery alive.
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Great Reference Book, Nov 9 2006
By Barbara Naumann - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Encyclopedia of Perennials (American Horticultural Society) (Hardcover)
This is a very good reference book, which will assist even the first-time gardner in making solid, educated decisions on selection, planting and care of perennials. Full of color pictures, another great plus.
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