Perennials for American Gardens: The definitive A-to-Z reference guide to over 3,000 species, cultivars and hybrids for gardeners across the country [Hardcover]

Ruth Rogers Clausen (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 24, 1989

An encyclopedic book, designed for the wide range of American climatic and cultural conditions. Includes 400 classes and 3000 species of cultivated varieties and hybrids. 360 full-color photos. Just published in '89, this is already a backlist bestseller

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An encyclopedic book, designed for the wide range of American climatic and cultural conditions. Includes 400 classes and 3000 species of cultivated varieties and hybrids. 360 full-color photos. Just published in '89, this is already a backlist bestseller

Product Details

• Hardcover: 631 pages
• Publisher: Random House; 1 edition (June 24, 1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0394557409
• ISBN-13: 978-0394557403
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 8.3 x 1.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,133,569 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Foundation..., February 23, 2000

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Patrick Chassé - See all my reviews

This review is from: Perennials for American Gardens: The definitive A-to-Z reference guide to over 3,000 species, cultivars and hybrids for gardeners across the country (Hardcover)

This excellent book is one of my plant "bibles." Good photographs and good character and cultural information for a broad range of garden perennials. It could be even BETTER, as it is slipping out of date (more than 10 years!). Time for a good revision, not just a reprint. This superb foundation should be invested in and built upon by the publisher. I own 5 copies and also give copies as gifts. I'd renew all of them if more current varietal information were included...

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent and Comprehensive Reference, February 12, 2000

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John Frisch (Baltimore, Maryland) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Perennials for American Gardens: The definitive A-to-Z reference guide to over 3,000 species, cultivars and hybrids for gardeners across the country (Hardcover)

I have owned this book for ten years and probably use it at least ten to fifteen times a year. I have given several as gifts and frequently hear positive remarks about the book years later from the recipient. A very comprehensive reference that will not disappoint.