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An Encyclopedia of Shade Perennials
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by:
Schmid, W. George
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Publisher:
Timber Press
Published: OR
ISBN: 0881925497
Format:Hardcover
Pages:500
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Book Description
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The lively content of this authoritative compendium offers up much more than a dry encyclopedic gathering of information. Instead, Schmid reveals new ways of looking at gardening in shady conditions by sharing horticultural adventures
spanning his own early years in Bavaria and on to Hosta Hill, the aptly named garden he has tended in Georgia for more than 30 years. Graciously guiding budding and sophisticated green thumbs, Schmid demystifies various types of shade, thus paving the
way for gardeners to make knowing plant selections. Entries offer thorough descriptions of origins, common names, hardiness, form, and flowers. Additionally, cultivation requirements, propagation advice, and an expert's tips on the likes and dislikes of
countless species and cultivars should further assist all levels of gardeners in matching appropriate plants to a shady site. Abundant color photographs serve double duty as a useful and inspiring resource. Alice Joyce
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Product Description:
This encyclopedia provides information on more than 7000 species and cultivars in 184 genera, from Acanthus to Woodwardia-some new to horticulture, others unjustly overlooked, but all
beautifully suited to the shade garden.
Schmid has half a century of gardening experience behind him; readers are therefore treated to both practical growing tips and his personal associations with the plants. The text is rounded out with 500
color photographs, many taken by the author himself.
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