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An Illustrated Encyclopedia of Clematis

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The word "encyclopedia" is sometimes overused, but not in the case of this book by Mary K. Toomey. The reader will enjoy learning about the huge number of clematis varieties with information on each one. The author even includes the different names that some varieties have in the market. This volume is a must for the serious gardener and especially for the clematis enthusiast. I highly recommend it.

I own every book ever written about clematis. Unfortunately, this book was written by a Brit. That's the only negative for a North American grower. If you can own only one book on clematis this is the one. The author is very generous with her information. At least read this one cover to cover before buying anything else.

and readable, and inspirational. i like that it not only gives the usual flower description, plant height, pruning group but also indicates whether a plant is vigorous, compact, proliferous (habit), flowers early spring, late summer, both (flowering period), can grow through shrubs, against a light background, or sprawling on the ground with creeping junipers (recommended use). and the chapter on pruning, and all illustrations within, is priceless esp since i've just started into group A and B plants (i have mostly group C viticellas that i cut to ground level). i think now that i'd like to start a clematis collection, and try out the other species like integrifolia, macropetala, alpina, texensis, and their wonderful varieties. virtually each page is a pleasant surprise of yet another clematis i've never heard of before, splashed with pictures that are just beautiful. this book is definitely drool material for the planthusiast, to be savoured gingerly on a cold and lazy winter day like today :-]

I am a gardening fanatic and have collected and enjoyed Clematis vines
for years. I own over 55 different varieties and have come to enjoy
reading about the various species. This book is the most comprehensive
and enjoyable to date. There are many pictures and a lot of detailed
information. Excellent Resource.

This book is the most thorough monologue on clematis ever written. With this book you can learn everything you need to about clematis including, especially for those of us who have lost our old ID tags, the complete identifying features of all clematis in the garden at the time of writing. The photos are with few exceptions very representational of the actual colors.

I love this book, I have number of clematis and would like more and this book is an excellent reference and provides detailed guidance on clematis pruning based on the type of clematis - which are identified for each varietal discussed.

I bought this book used and it was identified as like new, but the dust cover is not exactly like new.

Though not thoroughly complete - at least as to varieties commonly offered in gardening catalogs - this is an incredible resource for clematis fans.