Product Description

From the earliest harbingers of spring to the lilies of summer and the crocuses of fall, nothing adds color to a garden quite like bulbs do. Use this fully illustrated, comprehensive guide to select the best bulbs to create an ever-changing parade of garden color. In it you'll find:

* The best cultivars of beloved hardy bulbs such as tulips and daffodils

* Exciting new tender bulbs to grow for summer color--or in containers

* Lists of bulbs by bloom time to guide your selections and ensure flowers from late winter through fall

* Detailed instructions for propagating bulbs

* Complete information on how to overwinter tender bulbs

* Instructions on forcing bulbs for indoor flowers

For every plant pictured, you'll find complete growing information, including sun, shade, and soil requirements.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #734747 in Books
• Published on: 2001-05-24
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 400 pages

Review
"Taylor's Guides are the best, most authoritative and intelligently organized guides on the market." -- Garden Design

About the Author
Barbara Ellis, a former gardening editor at Rodale Press and the publications director of the American Horticultural Society, is the author of many gardening books, including THE RODALE ALL-NEW ENCYCLOPEDIA OF ORGANIC GARDENING and THE BURPEE COMPLETE GARDENER as well as several TAYLOR'S WEEKEND GARDENING GUIDES. She resides in Alburtis, Pennsylvania.

Customer Reviews

hard back book
The book is very helpful. I am sure I will enjoy it for many years.

inquisitive
i am interested in purchasing this book but am hesitant based on the quality of the plant photos viewed while checking out the "surprise me" option. Too me the contrast and lighting is extreme [too dark] and offers a poor picture to review with clients. So i am interested in other's opinions that may have actually purchased this book.