The Genus Hosta

By W. George Schmid

The first complete classification for the genus, this labor of love reflects the author's long fascination with hostas. All hostas known at the time of writing are detailed, including their 3500 names and synonyms in many languages (300 in Japanese kana). Practical information on growing hostas is just as complete and detailed.

  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 472 pp.
  • Book dimensions: 8.25 x 11 in. (280 x 210 mm.)
  • Images: 408 b/w photos
  • ISBN-10: 1604690488
  • ISBN-13: 9781604690484
  • Product code: 689048

About the author

W. George Schmid

W. George Schmid studied botany, horticulture, and landscape architecture at the University of Munich. An avid gardener of shade plants, he is author of several books on shade perennials. George gardens at Hosta Hill in northern Georgia.

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