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Bulbs (Firefly Guide)

Bulbs (Firefly Guide)

by Marco Leone (Author)

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    Paperback 2003

    $4.34
Synopsis

This practical full colour guide will tell you how how to source and plant bulbs that will transform your house and garden. The author explains the origins and history of each variety, as well as its horticultural individualities: Soil Requirements; Exposure to Sun; Fertilizers and irrigation; Storage Techniques; Propagation; Average Height and Colour; Fragrance; Bulbs for Cut Flowers; Bulbs for Rock Gardens; Bulbs for Indoor Flowers; Shade, Damp Soil & Dry Soil; A practical common sense guide, this book will let readers discover how any patch of earth can be transformed into a garden for all seasons.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
 Pages: 256
 Publisher: Firefly Books Ltd
Published: 08 May 2003
ISBN 10: 1552977048
ISBN 13: 9781552977040

Media Reviews
This handy, commonsense reference will help gardeners grow fragrant and unusual flowers from bulbs throughout the seasons.--Susan Awe American Reference Books Annual, Volume 35 (01/01/2004)
Sorts out the corms and the rhizomes from the bulbs and the tubers, and provides tips on planting cultivation and care.--Jo Calvert Canadian Living (10/01/2003)
The information is as detailed as anyone could wish, and is easily accessed... I cannot praise too highly the excellent photography.-- (09/01/2003)
Bulbs...have earned their reputation for being difficult. But Leone walks you through the world of bulbs with a sure step.-- (05/09/2003)
A handy, amply illustrated guide ... while the best known bulbs ... are included, the book's strength lies in the inclusion of lesser-known treasures.-- (10/01/2003)
Compact yet comprehensive guide... full of useful information on their culture, propagation, garden pests and plant diseases. Very well-organized.-- (02/01/2004)
Author Bio

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.