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This title in other editionsSuccess with Rhododendrons and Azaleasby H Edward Reiley
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:Illustrated with more than 110 striking color photographs and packed with advice on every aspect of rhododendron growing, from soil preparation and landscape design to advanced propagating and hybridizing techniques, this is the most useful book on these spectacular flowering shrubs. Reiley has fully updated his practical, hands-on approach with more of the detailed information that gardeners need to choose and grow these luxuriant, beautifully blossoming plants.
Book News Annotation:In this update of the 1995 edition, a retired horticulturalist active in the American Rhododendron Society (ARS) shares his expertise on this genus; distinguishes between rhododendrons and azaleas; and provides "good doer lists" (by cold-hardiness zone), and other information for successful cultivation and ARS show display. He includes a new chapter on native azaleas, 111 color photos, and resources.
Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Synopsis:Reiley has fully updated his practical, hands-on approach with more of the detailed information that gardeners need to choose and grow these luxuriant, beautifully blossoming plants.
Synopsis:Illustrated with striking colour photographs and packed with advice on every aspect of rhododendron growing, from soil preparation and landscape design to advanced propagating and hybridizing techniques, this is a most useful book on these spectacular flowering shrubs.
About the AuthorH. Edward Reiley, a retired educator with a B.S. in horticulture, has been an active member of the American Rhododendron Society since 1969 and has served as ARS president. He operates a small nursery specializing in field-grown rhododendrons and azaleas and has a private four-acre garden, where he is evaluating new cultivars among thousands of plants.
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