ANNUALS. A Comprehensive Guide For Garderners. Principal Photography By Andrew Laswson.

green hardbound 4to ~ 4º (quarto). dustwrapper in protective plastic book jacket cover. near fine cond. binding square & tight. bee~bee size spot on front cover, tiny ding in rear gutter. edges clean. contents free of all markings. dustwrapper in near fine cond. tiny tear on rear, not price clipped. nice clean copy. no library markings, store stamps, stickers, bookplates, no names, inking , underlining, remainder markings etc ~ first edition so stated. first printing ( # 1 in # line). 192p. glossary. acknowledgements. photo credits. gardening. horticulture. agriculture. agronomy. herbology. floriculture. landscaping. botany. ~ A complete guide to selecting, planting and nurturing more than 200 ornamental species of annuals. Edited by national authority Ted Marston, the volume features over 150 vivid color photographs by acclaimed photographer Andrew Lawson. Annuals offers up~to~the~minute information on: How to use annuals as colorful focal points in the garden, taking into account garden design, climate, soil conditions and amounts of sunshine and shade; Pest and disease prevention; indoor, garden and cold~frame seed starting; sunlight and watering requirements; and tips on using fertilizers and mulches effectively; How to grow biennials, bulbs and tender perennials that are usually treated as annuals.An extensive A~to~Z encyclopedia provides complete gardening information on hundreds of the best annuals available today. Each selection is listed by common name and Latin name (with a pronunciation key) and includes effective planting and cultivation methods. and detailed descriptions of height, color and defining characteristics. A special rating system highlights plants outstanding for ease of care, usefulness in the garden or exceptional beauty. Thoroughly cross~indexed for easy reference, Annuals is the most comprehensive and up~to~date treatment of the subject available in a single volume today.…