The American Horticultural Society A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden PlantsThe AHS A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants is the most comprehensive, detailed, and lavishly illustrated guide to garden plants ever published. With authoritative coverage of more than 15,000 ornamental plants, accompanied by nearly 6,000 full-color photographs, it is destined to become the essential reference work for all gardeners, from novice to expert. Plants are arranged alphabetically by their botanical names for fast, straightforward access. All names are completely up to date, and previous names (synonyms) appear as cross-references throughout. Any plant can be located quickly, even if the current botanical name is unfamiliar or not known. Detailed plant profiles, prepared by an international team of more than 40 expert contributors, describe growth habit, leaf and flower anatomy, plant height and spread, geographical origin, and hardiness. A concise introduction to each genus provides essential details of botanical family, native habitat, number of species, and the ornamental qualities for which the plants are grown, together with succinct advice on cultivation, propagation, and pests and diseases. Specially commissioned photographs closely integrated with the plant descriptions, capture the beauty of nearly 6,000 plants. The full diversity of growth habits within a genus is shown wherever possible, and special close-up panels illustrate the range of flower colors and shapes. A comprehensive introduction and glossary guide beginners and experienced gardeners alike to a greater knowledge and understanding of the key elements of plant classification, anatomy, and cultivation. |
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The American Horticultural Society A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants Christopher Brickell,Henry Marc Cathey No preview available - 2004 |
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2in 5cm 3in 8cm 5-lobed Acer Acer palmatum Aechmea annuals areas balanced liquid fertilizer bears border bracts branches bright bromeliads buds bulbs calyces climbers cold frame color containers corymbs cultivars CULTIVATION Under glass dark green leaves deciduous deciduous tree dense dormant early summer epiphytic erect evergreen evergreen shrub ferns flowerheads flowers are borne foliage fronds fruit full sun garden Genus glossy greenhouse grown hardy houseplants humidity inflorescences lance-shaped late spring late summer leaf leaflets linear lobes maple margins mealybugs mid-green leaves midsummer moist moisture mulch orchids outdoors ovate pale panicles partial shade pendent perennial perennial succulent PESTS AND DISEASES petals phyllodes pink pinnate PROPAGATION Sow seed purple racemes red in autumn rhizomatous rhizomes roots rosettes rounded sepals shaped shoots shrubs soil in full soil mix species spreading stalks stems subshrubs subsp succulents tepal toothed umbels upright usually white flowers whorls winter year's growth yellow flowers Zones