American Horticultural Society
A to Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants
H. Marc Cathey and Christopher Brickell, DK Adult, 2004 (revised edition)

“Collecting contributions from 100 distinguished horticulturists, the handsome and lavishly illustrated American Horticultural Society A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants is a truly definitive gardening reference. With its 1,000-plus tiny-print pages, this may not be the book to tuck into your pocket as you weed and mulch, but what this encyclopedia lacks in portability, it certainly makes up for in scope. Hardy and tender plants, heirloom varieties and the latest hybrids--they're all accounted for here, with growing tips and background information about native habitats and ornamental features. You'll also find a fascinating section about botany, as well as information about basic gardening techniques such as mulching, staking, pruning, propagating, and protecting plants for winter.”    (amazon.com)


Wyman’s Gardening Encyclopedia
Donald Wyman
Scribner, 1987 (expanded second edition)

“Absolutely fabulous,” says the Washington Post. “A must,” agrees the New York Times. Excellent general gardening reference book still holding its own after twenty years in print.


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