Armitage's garden annuals : A color Encyclopedia

Horticulturists, students and dedicated home gardeners will be familiar with Armitage's authority on this topic from his more technical Manual of Annuals, Biennials, and Half-Hardy Perennials. While this new offering is a perfect pictorial companion to the Manual, it also stands alone with its personal commentary and inspiring advice on the most interesting, important or overlooked plants. Armitage selects proven specimens from nearly 200 genera of plants, and evaluates their gardenworthiness and sheer beauty. He has illustrated the entries with more than 1300 stunning colour photographs, complemented by more than two dozen helpful lists of plants suitable for particular situations or uses, including plants for cool summer areas, plants for dry situations, edible plants, container plants, shade plants, vines, and flowers for cutting.