Flora

A Gardener's Encyclopedia

This comprehensive, beautifully illustrated encyclopedia of plants contains information on more than 20,000 plants from all around the world. Organized in an A–Z format by botanical name, the individual entries provide a detailed description of each plant and its features, including notes on origin, cultivation requirements, growth habit, propagation, and pests and diseases. The introduction explains how the 12 climatic zones work and looks at the environment and the plants that grow in those zones. Also included are lists of plants suitable for growing in specific areas, such as alpine gardens and seaside gardens. In addition, the introduction provides ideas for garden design.

Flora covers all the plant groups: trees, shrubs, annuals and perennials, bulbs, corms and tubers, cacti and succulents, lawns, ground covers, ornamental grasses, herbs, vegetables, fruit trees, other fruits, nut trees, palms and cycads, ferns, climbers and creepers, and orchids. Written by a team of international botanical and horticultural writers, this book will allow all gardeners to choose the perfect plants for their garden and will expand their knowledge on the wealth of plants available. The stunning color photography from all around the world is the perfect complement to the text.

Media reviews of this book:

"This book has become an overnight "must have" in the garden world."

—Dulcy Mahar, Oregonian, November 18, 2004

"Although gardening books abound, none matches this work's range of detail."

—Brian E. Coutts, Library Journal, April 15, 2004

"A candy store for gardeners. Imagine having thousands of the world's gardening gems alphabetically at your fingertips with clear, concise descriptions, and beautiful photographs of flowers, fruit, bark, even pictures of plants in their natural habitats."

—Pat Rubin, Sacramento Bee, January 3, 2004

"The quality is unmistakable. The book opens flat with no worrying about breaking the binding. The paper is lavish, and the reproduction clear and true. But it's the information contained in those 1,584 pages and accompanying CD–ROM that is truly admirable."

—Kym Pokorny, Oregonian, November 13, 2003

" I admire how complete the book is as much as how well-designed it is. The index and glossary are extensive, and so far appear to be accurate."

—Valerie Easton, Seattle Times, November 2, 2003

Customer reviews of this book:

"Very thorough. Helpful in plant identification and culture."

—Margaret D. from Vancouver, Washington, July 19, 2005

"Wonderful; very comprehensive. Well worth the price."

—C. W. from West Linn, Oregon, June 8, 2005

"A wonderful, informative, and beautifully illustrated book."

—Donna L. from Heidelberg, Pennsylvania, March 22, 2005

"The best book on general gardening information yet! Thanks! I love the format."

—Georgeanne W. from Oldenburg, Indiana, December 27, 2004

"A constant souce of pleasure and a ready reference. Clearly the best of its kind to date!"

—Khit A. from Olympia, Washington, October 6, 2004

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