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Manual of Woody Landscape Plants: Their Identification, Ornamental Characteristics, Culture, Propagation and UsesManual of Woody Landscape Plants: Their Identification, Ornamental Characteristics, Culture, Propagation and Uses by Michael A. Dirr
Buy new: $40.14 / Used from: $36.52
Considered the best manual of woody landscape plants for the U.S. and Canada
Dirr's Hardy Trees and Shrubs: An Illustrated EncyclopediaDirr's Hardy Trees and Shrubs: An Illustrated Encyclopedia by Michael A. Dirr
Buy new: $44.07 / Used from: $34.60
A colorful, well illustrated descriptive manual
Wildflowers, (The New England Wild Flower Society)Wildflowers, (The New England Wild Flower Society) by William Cullina
Buy new: $26.40 / Used from: $16.00
The best manual for growing and propagating native wild flowers
Armitage's Manual of Annuals, Biennials and Half-Hardy PerennialsArmitage's Manual of Annuals, Biennials and Half-Hardy Perennials by Allan M. Armitage
Buy new: $26.37 / Used from: $8.40
A comprehensive manual for herbaceous garden plants
Native Ferns, Moss, and Grasses: From Emerald Carpet to Amber Wave, Serene and Sensuous Plants for theGardenNative Ferns, Moss, and Grasses: From Emerald Carpet to Amber Wave, Serene and Sensuous Plants for theGarden by William Cullina
Buy new: $26.40 / Used from: $21.36
An uncommon book covering fern, moss and grass culture and propagation in the landscape.
Woodchuck's Guide to GardeningWoodchuck's Guide to Gardening by Ron Krupp
Buy new: $16.95 / Used from: $4.34
A very unusual book vividly describing various techniques of organic garden culture and rural living.
The Flower Gardener's Bible: Time-Tested Techniques, Creative Designs, and Perfect Plants for Colorful GardensThe Flower Gardener's Bible: Time-Tested Techniques, Creative Designs, and Perfect Plants for Colorful Gardens by Lewis Hill
Buy new: $18.15 / Used from: $6.25
A beautiful well illustrated book written by authors with a lifetime experience.
Armitage's Garden Annuals: A Color EncyclopediaArmitage's Garden Annuals: A Color Encyclopedia by Allan M. Armitage
Buy new: $32.97 / Used from: $13.25
One of the best comprehensive discussions on selection and growing annual flowers.
Fruits and Berries for the Home GardenFruits and Berries for the Home Garden by Lewis Hill
Buy new: $12.89 / Used from: $5.45
Recommendations for home garden fruit growing with many practical suggestions, varieties and culture.
Vegetable Gardening For Dummies (For Dummies (Home & Garden))Vegetable Gardening For Dummies (For Dummies (Home & Garden)) by Charlie Nardozzi
Buy new: $13.59 / Used from: $11.44
A primer for home vegetable gardening
Cold-Climate Gardening: How to Extend Your Growing Season by at Least 30 DaysCold-Climate Gardening: How to Extend Your Growing Season by at Least 30 Days by Lewis Hill
Buy new: $11.53 / Used from: $5.19
An uncommon book on how to lengthen the growing season.
Garden Notes From Muddy Creek: A Twelve-Month Guide to Tending Ornamental PerennialsGarden Notes From Muddy Creek: A Twelve-Month Guide to Tending Ornamental Perennials by Debbie Mahoney Allen
Buy new: $18.96 / Used from: $2.09
A colorful, well-illustrated book with the writer's recommendations on all aspects of perennial gardening.
Gardener's Quiz BookGardener's Quiz Book by Norman Pellett
Buy new: $12.95 / Used from: $7.88
A quiz book with ten chapters of mostly multiple choice questions with discussion and logic of the correct answers. Humorous cartoons introduce each chapter.