Book on plants
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NwMtGardener
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I actually signed up a few years ago (5?) for an "irresistable deal" from the National Home Garden Club. They were going to send me a free book, and some seeds, etc. but of course it was a trap in that you were then enrolled to get a new book every month, which you had to pay for. But you could cancel anytime. So i thought "why not? I'll just cancel right after i get my free one!" but i liked them so much, i stayed a member for a while. Each month was a theme, and they're very "magazine-like" books with glossy pics and tips and tidbits in little boxes around the pages. They are hardback though, and i still use them for reference. Especially the Perrenials one, which is like a plant encyclopedia. Not exhaustive by any means, but a really good introduction. Not sure whether they have anything like that anymore, but might be suitable.
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The most comprehensive book I have on my shelves is the American Horticultural Society's A to Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants. It's a huge book with over 1000 pages and a bit spendy, I think mine was about $70 eight years ago.
There are other books that are titled "A-Z", but the AHS version is the best reference. It's one of the references that nurserymen use.
There are other books that are titled "A-Z", but the AHS version is the best reference. It's one of the references that nurserymen use.
journey11
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I bought this book for myself, Propagating Your Plants, by Richard Rosenfeld at Barnes and Noble last year. It's really thorough with lots of full color photos.
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Good for your daughter books make a lasting gift. The apple doesn't fall far from the tree. bet you enjoy reading it too.
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Dang Thistle did it again and was thinking the same thing. Yeppers, those a to z books are great. every nursery person should have one at least in the office.
Time life used to make a simple enjoyable series with titles such as flowering shrubs.
Time life used to make a simple enjoyable series with titles such as flowering shrubs.
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Okay, Marshall, now you're scarin' me!marshallsmyth said:
TheSeedObsesser
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That's a good one! I got mine at a garage sale for a buck!thistlebloom said:
The Horticultural Society's Encyclopedia of Gardening might be another good one.
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seedcorn
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Want to sell it? I'd give you $2, double your money......TheSeedObsesser said:That's a good one! I got mine at a garage sale for a buck!thistlebloom said:
The Horticultural Society's Encyclopedia of Gardening might be another good one.
Found used copies for $20 on eBay, guess better get it ordered.
TheSeedObsesser
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If you want it and are willing to make the drive, you can have it for free. Especially if it's going to a younger person who's just getting into it.seedcorn said:Want to sell it? I'd give you $2, double your money......TheSeedObsesser said:That's a good one! I got mine at a garage sale for a buck!thistlebloom said:
The Horticultural Society's Encyclopedia of Gardening might be another good one.
Found used copies for $20 on eBay, guess better get it ordered.
I don't know when the best time to come would be though.
