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Product Identifiers

PublisherFirefly Books, The Limited

ISBN-10155297555X

ISBN-139781552975558

eBay Product ID (ePID)9038776115

Product Key Features

Book TitleMagnolias

Number of Pages96 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2002

TopicTrees, Plants / Flowers, Ornamental Plants

IllustratorYes

GenreNature, Gardening

AuthorDerek Hughes, Rosemary Barrett

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height1.2 in

Item Weight12.7 Oz

Item Length10.2 in

Item Width7.7 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

Dewey Edition21

ReviewsThe author's love of magnolias shines throughout as she gives practical tips, and ideas for hands-on gardeners., Beautifully illustrated with large color photographs, Magnolias is a short and breezy guide to caring for and experimenting with an ancient, as well as striking blossom., The color photos in this book will surely encourage many to try growing these trees. Recommended for most gardening collections., Beautifully illustrated with large color photographs ... a short and breezy guide to caring for [magnolias].

Dewey Decimal635.9/77322

Table Of ContentIntroduction Magnolias, their History, The When and the Where Cultivation, The How and the Why Propagation, More from Little Landscaping with Magnolias, The Act of Beautification For Those Who Can Wait, The Patient Gardener For Those Who Cannot Wait, Instant Gratification The Soulangeana Hybrid, A Soldier's Achievement To Die For, The Best in White To Die For, The Best in Pink To Die For, The Best in Red and Purple To Die For, The Best in Yellow, and Some Others The Magnificent Magnolia, North American Grandeur For Something Different, The Rare and the Special An Extra Dimension, Perfume Family Connections, The Handsome Cousins Epilogue Useful Addresses Bibliography Index

SynopsisGuide to using and growing magnolias in your garden. Includes design ideas, sources and directory of magnolias. Illustrated throughout in color., Magnolias hold a special space in the hearts of North American gardeners, particularly those in the South where spring is heralded by the arrival of the magnolia blooms. "The Queen of Flowers" is also the favorite of author Rosemary Barrett, whose garden features dozens of magnolia trees. She shares her expertise and passion for magnolias, offering readers practical and enthusiastic guidance on growing these extraordinary trees. Surprisingly, in contrast to their sophisticated beauty, magnolias are easy to grow. This guide for hands-on gardeners is full of useful advice and ideas, including: the history of magnolias cultivation and propagation landscaping with magnolias in small and large gardens Soulangeana hybrids companion planting the best whites, pinks, reds and purples, yellows and others rare and special magnolias magnolia relatives, michelias and liriodendrons over 95 beautiful full color photographs Magnolias includes traditional species and newer varieties, magnolias that flower quickly and those that take some time to bloom, magnolias for any size garden, perfumed magnolias, and many related plants. Wonderful photographs, nursery sources, a bibliography, hardiness zones and a full index complete this inspiring guide to this most beautiful tree.