Hellebores: A Comprehensive Guide

Hellebores: A Comprehensive Guide by C. Colston Burrell (Author), Judith Knott Tyler (Author), Richard Tyler (Photographer), Daniel J. Hinkley (Foreword). A mere 10 years in the past, hellebores have been thought-about connoisseurs' plants - subdued in coloration, laborious to seek out, and the subject of much snobbery. As we speak, nevertheless, they are among the hottest perennials, due to their early bloom, long-lasting flowers, shade tolerance, handsome foliage, and the profusion of new colors and types which have not too long ago become available. Authors Cole Burrell and Judith Tyler have produced what is arguably the definitive e-book on this genus, full of up-to-the-minute, comprehensive information on rising, maintenance, design, hybridization and selection, and hassle-shooting. This lavishly illustrated volume will interest hellebore lovers at each level of interest.

For such an extensively heralded group of vegetation, hellebores have at all times suffered from a dearth of supporting literature. Lots of the greatest books are out-of-print and almost impossible to find. The few volumes out there approach the genus from a decidedly European vantage point. This book solves both problems -- delivering complete data relevant to a North American audience. Nearly all chapters are nicely-researched and written in a scholarly tone. High quality photographs complement the text. The e-book pays tribute to the European affect on raising hellebores to their present lofty place, however at the identical time ample attention is dedicated to American contributors and the peculiarities of U.S. growing conditions. My one qualm is the e book's lack of focus on a significant pattern in future hybrid hellebore improvement, namely the mass manufacturing of superior named clones (resembling doubles) via tissue culture.

The data in this e book helped me add hellebores to my garden. I shared this e-book with my neighbor and she or he fell in love with the plant - This book explains and guides you with caring for this excellent plant!

I needed an e book that addressed the historical past, taxonomy, horticulture and breeding and this e book do this and more. It is fantastically illustrated and affords clear directions for hybridizing and seed gathering and demystifies this process for the house gardener. I extremely recommend this e-book both for beginning and advanced Hellibore enthusiasts.

Hellebores: A Comprehensive Guide

C. Colston Burrell (Author), Judith Knott Tyler (Author), Richard Tyler (Photographer), Daniel J. Hinkley (Foreword)

296 pages

Timber Press (March 20, 2006)

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