The Larger Rhododendron SpeciesThe author, a Scottish nurseryman, is a leading figure in the world of rhododendrons. The dividing line between the two books occurs at about the 5-foot (1.5-meter) level for mature plants. Both offer detailed information on how rhododendrons grow in the wild & perform in cultivation. |
Contents
The Photographs | 2 |
Introduction to Second Edition | 9 |
Larger species in the garden | 37 |
Copyright | |
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