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Agaves, Yuccas, and Related Plants: A Gardener's Guideby Mary F. Irish
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:These exotic natives of the Americas are among the most striking of drought-tolerant plants, and they make wonderful accents in the landscape, providing excellent contrasts to flowering perennial plantings. They can also be massed effectively, and many of the species are small, ideal for use in containers. The authors point out that innovative nurseries and gardeners in cool, humid regions of North America and Europe have shown that many of these plants may be suitable for areas with climates very different from their native range. Full information on cultivation and propagation is provided. Book News Annotation:Mary and Gary Irish (former director of public horticulture at the
Desert Botanical Garden, Phoenix, Arizona and photographer/plant
geographer, respectively) provide a wealth of information on the
cultivation and gardening uses of Agave and Yucca, as well as
several other American genera in the family Agavaceae, including
discussion of their cultivation in more adverse climates. Includes
keys for identification and some 100 color photographs and 18
drawings.
Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Review:andquot;This is a must-read for lovers of these spectacular plants ... well-organized, friendly, inviting.andquot;and#8212;Lauren Springer Ogden, Horticulture, October 2004 Review:andquot;A useful and authoritative new reference.andquot;and#8212;William May, American Gardener, January/February 2001 Synopsis:Nary and Gary Irish provide a wealth of information on the cultivation and gardening uses of Agave and Yucca , as well as several other American succulents. Synopsis:Architectural and striking, these drought-tolerant plants provide excellent contrast to flowering perennial plantings. All the necessary tips to achieve success can be found in this helpful and expert text. About the AuthorMary Irish is the former director of public horticulture at the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix, Arizona. She has written extensively on dry-climate gardening, and is the coauthor (with her husband, Gary Irish) of Agaves, Yuccas, and Related PlantsA Texas native residing in Arizona, Mary received her master's degree in geography from Texas Aandamp;M University. She is a regular contributor to several magazines, including Sunset,and teaches classes on the care and culture of agaves, cacti, and other desert shrubs and perennials as well as introductory classes for beginning gardeners. She once hosted a weekly Phoenix-based radio show called The Arizona Gardener,and has also helped produce several television programs about gardening. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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