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The
Gardener's Guide to Bulbs: Over 50 varieties of bulb and a guide to growing
them in every season, with over 800 photographs
by Kathy Brown
Hardcover: 256 pages
Publisher: Lorenz Books (January 25, 2006)
ISBN: 0754815811 |
| Practical advice on growing and
caring for bulbs,including over wintering, propagation and general tasks such as
deadheading, watering and feeding. |
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Bulbs in
Containers
by Rod Leeds
Hardcover: 224 pages
Publisher: Timber Press (September 1, 2005)
ISBN: 088192735X |
| The information in this book is
arranged first by season, then by scientific name. A vast array of plants is descrobed
with advice on such topics as planning and preparation, storage, and seed propagation;
instructions on ideal conditions for growing bulbs in containers as well as how to make
protective shelters and accessories is included. More than 100 mostly color photographs
illustrate the text. Recommended for mild climates. |
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Spring
Bulbs: Daffodils, Tulips and Hyacinths
by Geoff Stebbings
Hardcover: 208 pages
Publisher: Batsford (August 28, 2005)
ISBN: 0713489243 |
| Spring Bulbs describes 240 species
and cultivars of daffodils, 190 of tulips, and 80 of hyacinths. Each flower is accompanied
by information on history, breeding, structure, commercial production, cultivation,
problems, and group classification. Stebbings describes each group and lists several
cultivars, noting their colors and shapes as well as his opinions on their beauty and
usefulness. Lavishly illustrated with 100 color photographs of individual flowers. |
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Autumn
Bulbs
by Rod Leeds
Hardcover: 160 pages
Publisher: Batsford (August 15, 2005)
ISBN: 0713489626 |
| From the tuberous alpine Aconitum to
the trumpet-shaped Zephyranthes, this lushly illustrated celebration of late-blooming
flowers lists over 30 genera, as well as hundreds of species and cultivars.
Some—colchicums, crocuses, and snowdrops—are already well-established; others,
such as Pinellia and Tigridia, are less well-known. Gardeners will find enough practical
information on propagation, cultivation, and plant associations to ensure that their
backyards and lawns have an extended growing season. |
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Timber
Press Pocket Guide to Bulbs
by John E. Bryan
Paperback: 228 pages
Publisher: Timber Press (August 5, 2005)
ISBN: 0881927252 |
| Gardeners of all levels will
appreciate this sturdy, handy pocket guide's detailed information for successful bulb
cultivation and identification. This is an accessible and comprehensive reference to more
than 700 bulb species, cultivars, and hybrids. Illustrated with 300 photographs, it
includes basic information on cultivation, maintenance, and pests and diseases as well as
lists of bulbs for specific landscape uses. Every garden can be enhanced by the beauty of
bulbs throughout the year, and this guide will help gardeners narrow down their choices
and select the best varieties for their own garden. |
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