Sunset National Garden Book (Paperback)

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Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Modeled after Sunset's Western Garden Book, this very serviceable handbook features excellent descriptions of each U.S. and southern Canadian region. Although there aren't many photos, the plant selection guide does have good characterizations of the most popular garden plants, all very well cross-referenced. There's also a "Practical Gardening Dictionary" of gardening terms and techniques and a "Resource Directory" of mail-order sources and the best gardens to visit in the U.S. and Canada.
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Description

Finally the "Bible of Western Gardening" expands nationwide, offering the rest of the continental U.S. and southern Canada what western gardeners have relied on for over 50 years. This is the definitive reference book of American plant varieties, an all-essential gardening tool that blends accurate, up-to-date information with colorful, appealing design for novice and experienced gardeners alike. 2,500 color photos, charts, and diagrams.

Product Details

• Paperback: 656 pages
• Publisher: Sunset Publishing Corporation; First Edition, 1st Printing edition (March 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0376038608
• ISBN-13: 978-0376038609
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 8.3 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #638,111 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is wonderfully complete- a must have!!, September 25, 1999

By A Customer

I bought the Sunset National Garden book during this past winter. As a home gardener, I found it to be so helpful in everything I did in the garden. Now, as a horticulture student, it is an extremely valuable tool to have as I pursue my education. It is so wonderfully complete and easy to read--I have recommended it to friends and fellow students. Along with every plant and tree in the U.S./Canada (in English and Latin)and all species in each genus, this book includes detailed zone maps, disease and insect problems, a helpful glossary, a directory to botanical gardens all over the two countries, and much, much more. The photographs are stunning as well. This book is well worth every penny. I would recommend it to anyone!

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Most Complete Reference, August 20, 2000

By	Mitchell L. Gillman "mmgillman" (Madison, WI United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is the most complete reference I have in my collection of garden books. I have yet to find a plant variety that is not in this book. Truly a "must have" for any gardener.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great comprehensive general garden and plant guide., May 30, 1999

By	[e-mail] "[e-mail]" (Pennsylvania) - See all my reviews

The best book of its kind that I've seen. The climate zones are in much greater detail- over 40 climate zones mapped. Cross-indexed for types of plants, such as shade-loving, fragrant, etc. Has glossary, planting guides, everything. This book makes a great "foundational" book for a landscaping reference library.