Perennials for American Gardens: The definitive A-to-Z reference guide to over 3,000 species, cultivars and hybrids for gardeners across the country

By Ruth Rogers Clausen and Nicolas H. Ekstrom

Book Overview

An encyclopedic book, designed for the wide range of American climatic and cultural conditions. Includes 400 classes and 3000 species of cultivated varieties and hybrids. 360 full-color photos. Just... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0394557409
• ISBN13: 9780394557403
• Release Date: June 1989
• Publisher: Random House (NY)
• Length: 631 Pages
• Weight: 4.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.8" x 7.9" x 9.6"

Customer Reviews

An Excellent Foundation...

This excellent book is one of my plant "bibles." Good photographs and good character and cultural information for a broad range of garden perennials. It could be even BETTER, as it is slipping out of date (more than 10 years!). Time for a good revision, not just a reprint. This superb foundation should be invested in and built upon by the publisher. I own 5 copies and also give copies as gifts. I'd renew all of them if more current varietal information were included...

Excellent and Comprehensive Reference

I have owned this book for ten years and probably use it at least ten to fifteen times a year. I have given several as gifts and frequently hear positive remarks about the book years later from the recipient. A very comprehensive reference that will not disappoint.