Everything you need to know to grow daffodils successfully. Abundantly illustrated, and with in-depth discussions of many varieties--from diminutive grassy-leaved gems with flowers no bigger than a child's fingertips to jaunty giants sporting flowers the size and shape of an espresso cup and saucer--this handy volume also provides a profusion of information about planting, caring for, and cutting daffodils and well as their history and how to combine them with other plants in your garden. The fruit of decades of garden experience, DAFFODIL is perfect for garden beginners, armchair gardeners, and anyone who simply wants to know more about one of America's favorite flowers. The book covers in depth the thirteen American Daffodil Society divisions (Trumpet, Large Cup, Small Cup, Double, Triandrus, Cyclamineus, Jonquilla, Tazetta, Poeticus, Bulbocodium, Split Corona, Other, Species and Naturally Occurring Hybrids) as well as special sections on Miniature; Red, Pink, and White Daffodils; and Fragrant daffodils. Also included: detailed instructions on forcing daffodils inside and recommended varieties for forcing.

From diminutive grassy-leaved gems with flowers no bigger than a child's fingertips to jaunty giants sporting flowers the size of an espresso cup and saucer, daffodils have always been a favorite sign of spring. This book covers in depth the 13 American Daffodil Society divisions, as well as detailed instructions on forcing daffodils inside.

This handy, colour-illustrated guide covers all aspects of growing daffodils, including selection, planting, maintenance, cutting, and how to combine daffodils with other plants in the landscape.

Clyde Phillip Wachsberger is an author and landscape designer. His previous book was Of Leaf and Flower, which he also illustrated. Theodore James, Jr., and Harry Haralambou, author and photographer, respectively, of Abrams' Seaside Gardening and Country Gardening, have 14 books and hundreds of magazine articles to their name. All three reside on the North Fork of Long Island, New York.