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Viburnums: Flowering Shrubs for Every Season

by Michael A. Dirr

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ISBN13: 9780881928532
ISBN10: 0881928534
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In this definitive, comprehensive, generously illustrated guide, internationally renowned woody plant expert Dirr provides a wealth of information about every species and cultivar worthy of horticultural consideration.

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The virtues of this shrub, its history, cultivation, and descriptions and discussion of many species and cultivars are presented in this thoughtfully produced and beautifully illustrated volume. The descriptions are based on Dirr's personal observation of the plant, with notes on performance in various climates. Excellent color photos are provided for each plant described. Dirr is a leading American horticulturist who teaches at the U. of Georgia and has many publications to his name. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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"...Dirr is once again championing a plant that serves so many roles yet remains underused and undervalued." Adrian Higgins, Washington Post
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About the Author

Michael A. Dirr is a professor of horticulture at the University of Georgia. He is the author of twelve books, including Dirr's Hardy Trees and Shrubs: An Illustrated Encyclopedia and the text and reference book, Manual of Woody Landscape Plants, and has published more than 300 scientific and popular papers and articles. His teaching, lectures, seminars, garden study tours, and plant introduction programs have contributed enormously to greater horticultural awareness. He has received the highest teaching and gardening awards from the University of Georgia, American Society of Horticultural Science, American Horticultural Society, American Nursery & Landscape Association, Massachusetts Horticultural Society, Southern Nursery Association, and Garden Club of America.
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Rosemarie Adams, June 8, 2008 (view all comments by Rosemarie Adams)
Beautifully illustrated book, crammed with information about one of the most beautiful fragrant shrubs around, most of which are winter hardy in most parts of the country. Not just a reference book, but a book to sit and read.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780881928532
Author:
Dirr, Michael A.
Publisher:
Timber Press (OR)
Illustrator:
Dirr, Bonnie L.
Author:
Dirr, Michael
Subject:
Shrubs
Subject:
Flowers - General
Subject:
Viburnum.
Subject:
Flowering shrubs
Subject:
Woody plants
Subject:
Gardening-Flower Growing
Edition Description:
Hardback
Publication Date:
20071031
Binding:
HARDCOVER
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
264
Dimensions:
10.37 x 7.37 in
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