Gardening Books

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	The Color Encyclopedia of Daylilies $49.95 by Ted Petit & John Peat A vast array of daylily hybrids has been developed from only a small group of species in the Genus Hemerocallis. Hundreds of new daylilies are introduced each year, and no other book describes and illustrates so many of the hybrids in one place. The parent species are also included, but the focus is on the amazing developments that have been achieved through hybridization. Close-up photographs show the detailed characteristics that hybridizers look for and work for. Each photo is accompanied by a thorough description of the daylily's color, size, bloom season, and parentage. In addition to the pictorial encyclopedia, the book offers extensive information on cultivation and hybridization. 296 pp, 1264 color photos, 8.5 x 11", hardcover

	The Gardener's Guide to Growing Daylilies $29.95 by Diana Grenfell This guide discusses the species of genus Hemerocallis, but also stresses the remarkable recent cultivars that have become so popular. It includes contributions from American growers in both northern and southern states. Also covered are spider, dwarf, and miniature forms suitable for smaller gardens. This book combines a practical approach with an attractive presentation. 70 color photos, 40 line drawings, 7" x 9 1/2", hardcover, ©1995

	The Color Encyclopedia of Hostas $49.95 by Diana Grenfell and Michael Shadrack The core of this encyclopedia is a fully illustrated collection of the world's finest hostas handpicked by leading specialist Diana Grenfell. This valuable resource provides a full description and color photograph for more than 750 plants, equipping hosta lovers to judge esthetic merit and to choose the right plant for a particular situation. Mike Shadrack's enticing photographs capture the qualities of each hosta that make it distinctive and uniquely desirable. Sections on hosta classification and botany, cultivation, gardening ideas, advice on pests and diseases, and a quick reference list of the best hostas for different purposes add depth to this comprehensive review of the present-day hosta. 408 pp, 800 color photos, 2 maps, 8-1/2" x 11", hardcover, ©2004

	The Hosta Book, 2nd edition $19.95 edited and compiled by Paul Aden Here for gardeners and all who are interested in fabulous foliage is a wealth of information regarding hosta culture, color, and landscape concepts, provided by world experts in their fields. Even flower arranging and pest control are given careful coverage for these nearly foolproof plants. Beautiful and clarifying color photos illustrate nearly every page, and this second edition contains updated cultivar selections and source lists. 133pp, 209 color photos, 8 b/w photos, 8 1/2" x 11" paperback, ©1988 1990