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OverviewA comprehensive coverage of anything and everything you might want to know about growing bulbs: * 20 outstanding bulbs are featured in detail: Alliums, Anemones, Begonias, Calla Lilies, Chionodoxas, Colchicums, Crocuses, Dahlias, Elephant Ears, Eranthis, Fritillaries, Galanthus, Gladioli, Hyacinths, Irises, Muscari, Daffodils, Squills, Hybrid Tulips and Species Tulips * Each account covers the bulb's type, planting season, best planting method and optimal conditions, blooming season, hardiness and favored varieties * An extensive introduction covers the science and history of bulbs, how to shop for bulbs, basic rules of planting, nutrition, diseases and pests, overwintering, use of bulbs in garden design and creating arrangements with cutflowers * A section called For the Adventurous features bulb varieties that are notably exotic, require special care or are strictly for indoor use * The appendix has information on how to force bulbs to flower and how to naturalize bulbs. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Lois Hole , Jim Hole , Valerie HolePublisher: Hole's Imprint: Hole's Dimensions: Width: 0.90cm , Height: 13.90cm , Length: 21.50cm Weight: 0.534kg ISBN: 9781894728003ISBN 10: 1894728009 Pages: 320 Publication Date: 21 April 2003 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Awaiting stock The supplier is currently out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you and placed on backorder. Once it does come back in stock, we will ship it out for you. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationLois Hole, born in Buchanan, Saskatchewan, was a best-selling author, politician, entrepreneur, and an avid gardener. She was Chancellor of the University of Alberta from 1998 to 2000 and Lieutenant Governor of Alberta from February 10, 2000 until her death in 2005. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |