The Encyclopedia of Everlastings: The Complete Guide to Growing, Preserving, and Arranging Dried Flowers

Explains the basic methods of plant preservation

The subtitle practically says it all, except that the book's stunning design, illustration, and printing are eminently worthy of the subject matter. By a garden writer, the guide is arranged by scientific names; the index includes cross-references by common name. It covers wild and domesticated flowers, grasses, shrubs, and even vegetables. Each species description includes a color illustration and the best ways to preserve and display the plant. There are notations about poisonous plants, and lists of sources for plants, seeds, and equipment. Recommended for general collections.Katharine Galloway Garstka, Intergraph Corp., Huntsville, Ala.
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc.