Great Plant Guide
by American Horticultural Society
Publisher: DK ADULT
1st American Edition: January 1, 1999
ISBN: 0-7894-4120-9
Length: 574 Pages
Dimensions: 5.8" x 4.5" x 1.5"
List Price: $16.95
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Choose plants with confidence from the only pocket-sized plant guide from the AHS. This handy, compact guide to more than 2,000 noteworthy plants is jam-packed with concise descriptions and over 1,000 full-color photographs. Easy to use and produced with the authority of the American Horticultural Society, this little book provides gardeners with a lot of information. The ideal reference for trips to the garden center or nursery. Beautiful photographs accompany essential information on plant size and cultivation. Quick-reference lists recommend a selection of plants for specific conditions and interests. Discusses problem sites, plants for specific design purposes, and plants to attract wildlife.
All new gardeners need a basic plant encyclopedia as one of their first reference books. This pocket-size guide is just that, a great source for identifying and caring for plants from anemones to yuccas. Close-up color photos will aid any gardener attempting to name that funny-looking flower by the door, or which type of maple is living in your new back yard.
The glossy cover and sturdy binding make this a great little title to drag right out in to the garden with you. The cover wipes clean easily, and the folding inside flap makes a handy place marker.