Synopses & Reviews
The first complete classification for the genus, this labor of love reflects the author's long fascination with hostas. All hostas known at the time of writing are detailed, including their 3500 names and synonyms in many languages (300 in Japanese kana). Practical information on growing hostas is just as complete and detailed.
Synopsis
Provides a comprehensive classification system for the genus Hosta. Includes information on care and cultivation, propagation and hybridization, landscape uses, and pests and diseases. This is a black-and-white edition.
Synopsis
The first complete classification for the genus, this labor of love reflects the author's long fascination with hostas. All hostas known at the time of writing are detailed, including practical information on growing.
This book is only available through print on demand. All interior art is black and white.
About the Author
W. George Schmid studied botany, horticulture, and landscape architecture at the University of Munich. An avid gardener of shade plants, he is author of The Genus Hosta and the award-winning An Encyclopedia of Shade Perennials. George gardens at Hosta Hill in northern Georgia.