Bulbs - A Firefly Guide
Language: English
Published by Firefly Books, Buffalo, New York, 2003
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255 Pages Indxed. Translated from the Spanish. No marks of stamps to this tight bright book with a flawless interior. A comprehensive illustrated guide to 300 varieties of flowering bulbs from around the world. This practical common sense guide tells you how to source and plant bulbs that will transform your garden. The author discusses the origins, history, sun exposure, fertility and propagation techniques of each variety as well as the average height, color, fragrance and the suitability of the plant for cutting and forcing. 400 color photographs, drawings, charts, and practical gardening advice. Flexible laminated glossy illusdtrated covers. Contents: Foreword, Introduction, Spring Bulbs, Summer Bulbs , Glossary, and Bibliography. Photodgraphic material proved by the International Flower Bulb Centre based In Hillegom, Holland. The IFBC promotes flower bulb cultivation and awareness around the glove.
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- Title
- Bulbs - A Firefly Guide
- Author
- Leone, Marco; Mey, Andree - Translator
- Publisher
- Firefly Books, Buffalo, New York
- Publication year
- 2003
- Condition
- Very Good
- Dust jacket
- No Dust Jacket As Issued
- Binding
- Hard Back
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1552977048
- ISBN 13
- 9781552977040
- Illustrator
- Salarolo, Vittorio
- Dimensions
- 5 3/4" x 7 3/4"
Today, gardeners will find an astonishing variety of bulbs available -- even bulbs that bloom in autumn and winter. There are those suited for sun, for shade, for damp soil, for dry soil, for rock gardens, and even climbing varieties.
All of the essential information is provided for each of the approximately 300 varieties of flowering bulbs described in this book:
- Soil requirements
- Exposure to sun
- Fertilizers and irrigation
- Storage techniques
- Propagation
- Average height and color
Marco Leone highlights bulbs that make good cut flowers, bulbs known for their fragrance, and bulbs that can be forced. Along with the most common varieties, many lesser-known bulbs are also fully described.
Bulbs features:
- Varieties for spring (the classic bulb season) as well as summer, fall and winter
- Bulbs for the rock garden
- Cut flowers and indoor flowers
A practical, common sense guide, Bulbs lets readers discover how any patch of earth can be transformed into a garden for all seasons.
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About the Author
Marco Leone is an avid gardener with a passion for bulbs. In addition to this book, he is the author of numerous scientific articles and popular essays.
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