Synopsis
Containing over 3500 entries, this guide provides a wealth of information about the derivation, meaning and pronunciation of plant names, which will not only add to the reader's enjoyment of gardening generally but will also provide a reference when plant hunting and buying. The dictionary covers a vast number of plants in cultivation and likely to be encountered and is cross-referenced throughout.
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Its sheer utility will commend it to every gardener. But, beyond that, readers will find it a delightful collection of plant lore, history, places, and plantsmen. a wonderfully concise guide to the morass of botanical and common names. Carry it in your pocket and never again be at a loss for a botanical name. A brilliant all-words/no-pictures handbook. -- Cynthia Boyd "St. John's Express" (02/28/2004) By far the best gardener's dictionary I have seen to date. -- Ernie Lythgoe "Coastal Grower" (10/01/1987) The real beauty of this incredible handbook is in its information. -- Lynette Walther "Palatka Daily News" (03/10/1999) "Dictionary of Plant Names" is current, expertly written and-important to gardeners-easy to use. -- Fred Archibald "Frederick News-Post" (11/05/1986) The Timber Press small hardcover will fit in the glove compartment... and be a take-it-with-you aid on every garden tour and visit to public gardens. -- A. Carman Clark "Camden Herald" (03/04/1999) " A brilliant all-words/no-pictures handbook." -- Cynthia Boyd, St. John's Express, February 28, 2004 " The real beauty of this incredible handbook is in its information." -- Lynette Walther, Palatka Daily News, March 10, 1999 " The Timber Press small hardcover will fit in the glove compartment ... and be a take-it-with-you aid on every garden tour and visit to public gardens." -- A. Carman Clark, Camden Herald, March 4, 1999 "The Timber Press small hardcover will fit in the glove compartment ... and be a take-it-with-you aid on every garden tour and visit to public gardens."--A. Carman Clark, Camden Herald, March 4, 1999 "The real beauty of this incredible handbook is in its information."--Lynette Walther, Palatka Daily News, March 10, 1999--Lynette Walther "Palatka Daily News " "A brilliant all-words/no-pictures handbook."--Cynthia Boyd, St. John's Express, February 28, 2004--Cynthia Boyd "St. John's Express "
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