The Gardener's Guide to Growing Asters

by PaulPicton (Author)

• Used

  Hardcover
  1999

  $3.71

  Asters, or Michaelmas daisies, are popular for their late flowering and daisy-like blooms. This book presents a comprehensive and wide-ranging study of the genus. It offers an account of the history of asters all over the world, their botany and cultivation, and the descriptive text and photographs enable readers to identify species and cultivars easily. The book also provides lists of where to see and buy the best asters. Expert guidance is offered on how to cultivate asters to their full potential and produce specimens for showing. Advice on pest control and diseases is also included.

• Used

  Paperback
  2004

  $3.22

  Asters, or Michaelmas daisies, are popular for their late flowering habit and daisy-type blooms in a range of pink-to-purple colours. This book offers a wide-ranging study of the genus. It is a comprehensive guide to growing asters containing details of their history, botany and cultivation from all over the world. It includes text and photographs for easy identification of species and cultivars, and advice on the way to promote asters to their full potential - even to producing specimens for showing. Hints on pest control and diseases are also included.