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Pocket Guide to Bulbs (Timber Press Pocket Guides)

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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.

Book News Annotation:

From experience gained from such diverse venues as the Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh, and Graaff's Oregon Bulb Farms, Bryan introduces bulb types and cultivation needs and profiles some 700 species, cultivars, and hybrids. Based on his encyclopedic Bulbs (2002), this handy guide includes enticing color photos, bulbs for specific locations and purposes, hardiness zone maps, nursery sources, a glossary, and further reading.
Annotation ©2005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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From experience gained from such diverse venues as the Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh, and Graaff's Oregon Bulb Farms, Bryan introduces bulb types and cultivation needs and profiles some 700 species, cultivars, and hybrids. Based on his encyclopedic Bulbs (2002), this handy guide includes enticing color photos, bulbs for specific locations and purposes, hardiness zone maps, nursery sources, a glossary, and further reading. Annotation ©2005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Synopsis:

This handy guide provides descriptions of more than 700 of the best garden bulbs along with 300 color photographs. Descriptions include basic information on cultivation, maintenance, pests, and bulbs for specific landscape uses.
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About the Author

John E. Bryan is a horticultural consultant, lecturer, and television personality. He also publishes a monthly gardening newsletter and leads annual garden tours to Europe and South Africa. John has written and edited several books on bulbs, including Bulbs (2002). He gardens in the Bay area of California.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780881927252
Author:
Bryan, John
Publisher:
Timber Press (OR)
Author:
Bryan, John E.
Subject:
Flowers - Bulbs
Subject:
Bulbs
Subject:
Gardening-Bulbs Rhizomes and Tubers
Copyright:
2005
Edition Description:
Trade paper
Series:
Timber Press Pocket Guides
Publication Date:
20050831
Binding:
TRADE PAPER
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
228
Dimensions:
8.42x5.80x.60 in. .99 lbs.
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