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04111cam a22004574a 4500 001 5C500F402B0311DE8B76D107A8D7520A 005 20190308085728 008 030304s2003 caua e 001 0 eng 010 $a 2003044022 020 $a 9781592230563 020 $a 1592230563 035 $a (OCoLC)51810585 040 $a DLC $c DLC $d SILO $d JYJ $d NIU $d SILO 050 00 $a SB403.2 $b .C65 2003 082 00 $a 635.9/03 $2 21 245 0 $a The complete encyclopedia of garden flowers / $c chief consultant, Kate Bryant. 246 30 $a Garden flowers 260 $a San Diego, Calif. : $b Thunder Bay Press, $c c2003. 300 $a 703 p. : $b col. ill. ; $c 27 cm. 505 0 $a Growing flowers -- Choosing the right plant -- Caring for your garden -- Annuals and perennials -- Shrubs -- Trees -- Flowering ground covers -- Fruit trees -- Herbs -- Bulbs, corms, and tubers -- Cacti and succulents -- Climbing plants -- Orchids -- Bromeliads -- Illustrated guide to flower types -- Illustrated guide to leaf types -- A-Z of flowers -- Glossary -- Keys -- Seasonal calendars -- Cultivation guidelines -- Index to plants. 520 $a Flowers are with us at every stage of our life. They are featured in rituals and celebrations in cultures all over the world. We use them to adorn our home, to establish a mood, to give as gifts, and to create a garden of beauty and color. By choosing plants carefully, the gardener can produce a wonderful outdoor area that will continue to provide a delightful floral display throughout the seasons. The Complete Encyclopedia of Garden Flowers features the most beautiful blooms from around the world, including annuals and perennials, trees, orchids, shrubs, ground covers, bromeliads, and bulbs. As well as popular plants such as roses, rhododendrons, and camellias, there are the less well known but no less striking trumpet-shaped flowers of Brugmansia, the charming heart-shaped blooms of Dicentra, and the dazzlingly colorful flower spikes of Lupinus. The book begins with a fascinating introduction to growing flowers, choosing the right plant for your region, and caring for your garden. There are also informative articles on the different groups of flowering plants. Following this section is an A to Z of flowers, from abutilon to zinnia. For each genus there is a general introduction plus cultivation information and a helpful hint. There is also an at-a-glance table that reveals the favorite species and groups, describing their size, flower color, flowering season, fragrance, hardiness zone, and frost tolerance. Delightful full-color photographs are accompanied by detailed captions. This stunning book also features an easy-to-use seasonal calendar, a glossary, and a fully cross-referenced index. With its accessible style, mix of practical and factual information, comprehensive descriptions, and gorgeous color photographs, The Complete Encyclopedia of Garden Flowers is a must for every gardener, and for all who love the unique beauty and romance of flowers. The Complete Encyclopedia of Garden Flowers features popular flowering plants from all over the world. Some have been photographed in gardens, while others are shown in their natural habitat. The full-color shots make it easy for gardeners to picture the plants in their own garden. 650 0 $a Flowers $v Encyclopedias. 650 0 $a Landscape plants. $v Encyclopedias. 650 0 $a Flower gardening. $v Encyclopedias. 700 1 $a Bryant, Kate. 939 $a 4813985 941 $a 12 952 $l UVAX975 $d 20240215012435.0 952 $l AHPD597 $d 20210723010354.0 952 $l USUX851 $d 20210406014707.0 952 $l VKPE334 $d 20181127014659.0 952 $l LZSX115 $d 20180623031242.0 952 $l TFPI826 $d 20170826012143.0 952 $l XSPE157 $d 20150425023500.0 952 $l XHPD657 $d 20150409092420.0 952 $l BLPC611 $d 20140116011330.0 956 $a http://locator.silo.lib.ia.us/search.cgi?index_0=id&term_0=5C500F402B0311DE8B76D107A8D7520A 994 $a 02 $b NIU 952 $l FBPC124 $m 635 BRY $d 20090701080000.0 952 $l O3AX572 $d 20090701080000.0 952 $l UNUX074 $d 20090701080000.0Initiate Another SILO Locator Search