Daffodils for North American Gardens (Gardening Flowers) [Hardcover]

Becky Heath (Author)

Book Description

Series: Gardening Flowers | Publication Date: October 1, 2001

The authors share their vast knowledge and experience in the world of daffodils in a crisp, clear prose, supported by hundreds of full-color illustrations as well as instructive drawings.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

In a joyous, enthusiastic spirit that reflects the nature of their subject, the Heaths, who operate the Daffodil Mart, a national supply house, offer a compendium of daffodils, which is the common name for the genus Narcissus. Abundant photographs blend with clearly detailed information to demonstrate the great variety of this "carefree, pest-free, drought-tolerant, diverse and beautiful group of plants" and their suitability to growing zones ranging from Northwest Canada to the Southwest U.S. (and to a growing season longer than usually considered). Chapters move from "Daffodil Anatomy" through their culture (including regional recommendations), naturalizing, forcing and growing for exhibition, to miniatures and companion plantings. An extensive, alphabetical list of cultivars, each with a photo, wraps up this handsome reference/gift book. Mail-order sources and a bibliography are also included.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From Library Journal

This is a well-conceived guidebook and reference manual to one of the most popular flowers of all time. Although many how-to gardening books treat the narcissus family in brief, few in-depth titles are available. Included here is a compendium of recommended commercial types with photos, regional lists, and supplier information. The authors?operators of one of the top daffodil nurseries in the United States?also review the history and botany of the daffodil, its industry, how to create hybrids, growing and presenting show-winning blooms, and detailed instructions for forcing in winter. Beginners will be encouraged, and enthusiasts will gleefully make notes. For all gardening collections.?Sue Gardner, Albert Wisner P.L., Warwick, N.Y.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 144 pages
• Publisher: Bright Sky Press; Revised edition (October 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0970472978
• ISBN-13: 978-0970472977
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 7.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #498,733 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best book on this subject available, October 20, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Daffodils for American Gardens (Hardcover)

Becky and Brent Heath have covered every question anyone could ask about daffodils. We never realized how easy this wonderful flower was to grow, hybridize and cultivate until we read this book. The Heaths bring years of commercial growing success to the home gardener--and create an inspiring guide for anyone who wishes to have plenty of this spring delight!!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Daffodils for the American Garden, June 3, 2010

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This review is from: Daffodils for American Gardens (Hardcover)

A must have for daffodil lovers, fabulous photos. Bought one for me and one for another daffodil person.

9 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent For "Rich white folks", or Just Your Common Type, April 19, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Daffodils for American Gardens (Hardcover)

Most of my daffodil work is with older species, and critters I dig off old lots and in the woods. However, the pub is an excellent reference for grower's in any catagory! They will also answer questions!!