Carnations & Pinks: The Complete Guide

by SophieHughes (Author)

• Used

  Hardcover
  1991

  $3.25

• Used

  Paperback
  1993

  $3.25

  For centuries carnations, pinks and sweet williams - all part of the genus dianthus - have had an enduring appeal, providing beautiful colour and delicate fragrance. No garden is now complete without them. The choice for the modern gardener is now wider than ever, with a vast array of hybrids available in a myriad of different forms. This practical book explores the history of the genus dianthus , and examines such topics as cultivation, propagation, hybridizing, exhibiting and the avoidance of pests and diseases. There are also tips on practical uses for the flowers - in cookery, health drinks and recipes, and as pot-pourri. Sophie Hughes and her husband have recently been featured on the Channel 4 programme, Flowering Passions .