The Hosta Book - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0881921777 ISBN 13: 9780881921779

Synopsis

Paul Aden, who has introduced dozens of new hostas into cultivation, wrote six chapters and contributed many photographs to this classic. Other contributors include John Elsley, Yoshimichi Hirose, Graham Stuart Thomas, and Andre Viette. This was the first contemporary book on hostas and played a role in helping to bring these versatile shade-lovers to their current level of popularity.

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A thorough reference. -- Jack Ruttle "National Gardener" (02/01/1995) "[A book] that I refer to often and find very useful... Excellent chapters on companion plants and design principles. -- Beverly Fitts "Hardy Plant" (01/01/1996) Serious collectors and hosta breeders, along with homeowners who just want it made in the shade, will devour this hosta encyclopedia in the quest for the perfect color of this almost perfect perennial. -- Marianne Binetti "Seattle Post-Intelligencer" (06/24/2004) -- Beverly Fitts, Hardy Plant, January 1996 -- ack Ruttle, National Gardener, February 1995 -- Marianne Binetti, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, June 24, 2004 "Serious collectors and hosta breeders, along with homeowners who just want it made in the shade, will devour this hosta encyclopedia in the quest for the perfect color of this almost perfect perennial." --Marianne Binetti, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, June 24, 2004 ""[A book] that I refer to often and find very useful ... Excellent chapters on companion plants and design principles." --Beverly Fitts, Hardy Plant, January 1996 "A thorough reference." --ack Ruttle, National Gardener, February 1995 " Serious collectors and hosta breeders, along with homeowners who just want it made in the shade, will devour this hosta encyclopedia in the quest for the perfect color of this almost perfect perennial." -- Marianne Binetti, Seattle Post-Intelligencer, June 24, 2004 " "[A book] that I refer to often and find very useful ... Excellent chapters on companion plants and design principles." -- Beverly Fitts, Hardy Plant, January 1996 " A thorough reference." -- ack Ruttle, National Gardener, February 1995

About this edition

• ISBN 10: 0881921777
• ISBN 13: 9780881921779
• Binding: Paperback