The
Complete Bok of Perennials The British edition, published
asThe Gardener's Guide to Perennials, is unfortunately out
of print but is availble from me,;the Ameican edition
published as The Complete Bok of Perennials by Reader's
Digest still available. The bok was also published as
Bezaubernde Gärten mit Stauden (Germany), Politikens
Store Staudebog (Denmark) and Le Grand Guide des Vivaces
(France). Contents Part One: Growing
Perennials Part Two: Using
Perennials Part Three: Plant
Directory The book: 11x8.5in. 240
pages, fully illustrated in colour throughout. Reviews 'Graham Rice's extensive knowledge
and expertise shine like a beacon throughout this book....
(he) recommends quality perfomers and precise cultivars
worth searching out for particular
situations.'
Buy The Complete Book of Perennials from the USA
and elsewhere
The Gardener's Guide to Perennials is available
from the author in the UK at £ 17.50 including
p&p.
Contact
the author for details
This is a book for
gardeners first developing their interest in perennials and
comprehensively covers designing borders, choosing plants,
every practical aspect of growing the plants plus a
comprehensive A-Z dictionary of the best varieties. The book
is comprehensively illustrated in colour showing borders,
individual plants with some lovely artworks of practical
operations.
by
Graham Rice
Acquring the plants
Site and soil
Planting
Care and cultivation
Pests and Diseases
Propagation
Planting styles
Beds and borders
Plant combinations
Choosing perennials
Penelope Hobhouse,
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