Timber Press Pocket Guide to Bulbs

Gardeners of all levels will appreciate this sturdy, handy pocket guide's detailed information for successful bulb cultivation and identification. This is an accessible and comprehensive reference to more than 700 bulb species, cultivars, and hybrids. Illustrated with 300 photographs, it includes basic information on cultivation, maintenance, and pests and diseases as well as lists of bulbs for specific landscape uses. Every garden can be enhanced by the beauty of bulbs throughout the year, and this guide will help gardeners narrow down their choices and select the best varieties for their own garden.

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Media reviews of this book:

"Bryan's easy-to-follow guide is recommended for all gardeners."

—Library Journal, September 1, 2005

"There are 300 color photos of bulbs, corms, tubers, and rhizomes in bloom, and each of them is a work of art."

—Don Davis, Lynchburg News and Advance, December 6, 2006

"The text is liberally supplemented with 300 striking color photographs. ... The usefulness of the book is further enhanced by its compact size, which makes this attractive book very portable."

—January Adams, American Reference Books Annual, March 2006

"Throughout the book you will find Master Gardener-like information on cultivation, maintenance, zone, disease, and insects."

—George Graine, The Daily Plant It, March 2006

"Should make shopping easier and will, perhaps, introduce you to some bulbs you didn't know."

—Karin E. Guzy, Perennial Notes, Winter 2006

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Customer reviews of this book:

"I appreciate the high quality of the photographs. Plant information is detailed, exact, and user-friendly."

—John R. from Rochester, New York, January 1, 2008

"I was very impressed with the written detail and appreciated the color photographs."

—Susan B. from Batavia, Illinois, March 15, 2007

"Another wonderful book from Timber Press!"

—Debby L. from Santa Barbara, California, March 4, 2007

"Wonderful book! I love the pictures, and great text!"

—Pat G. from Duarte, California, November 27, 2006

"Just loved it; made it easy for me to pick the bulbs that would perform best in my area."

—Bo O. from North Babylon, New York, February 28, 2006

An excerpt from this book:

The flowers have six perianth segments which flare widely. The six stamens are often longer than the perianth segments. The sword-shaped leaves are arranged in a flat fan and have a matte surface. The flower stem rises from the rootstock among the leaves and has several shorter leaves on its lower part. Flower colors are yellow, gold, orange, and red. Light, sandy, humus-rich, well-drained soil, in sun or light shade, ample moisture in spring and early summer, drier in late summer. Plant in late winter, spring, or fall, 3–4 in. (7.5–10 cm) deep, 8–12 in. (20–30 cm) apart ...

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