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Winsome, charming, and brilliant are just three of the adjectives that crocuses typically elicit from grateful, color-starved gardeners. Indeed, few flowers can rival crocuses for the cheer they bring to the barren, late-winter garden and for the affection in which they are held by millions of gardeners. But though they’re viewed as an icon of early spring, crocuses aren’t just one-season wonders: there are also dozens of striking autumn-blooming species that appear just when they’re most needed, as summer’s flowers wind down. And because many species originate in the Mediterranean basin, they’re ideal for gardens in which summer irrigation has been reduced or eliminated.In this comprehensive, up-to-date volume, bulb expert Janis Rukšans surveys all the known species in this remarkable genus, including those that have been discovered since the appearance of Brian Mathew’s 1982 monograph. A seasoned plant explorer, Rukšans has observed many species in the wild, and so is able to offer valuable insights into how they may best be grown. He also discusses their use in the garden, their botanical characteristics, and classification―all in nonspecialist language so that even readers without a botanical background can profit by his knowledge and broad experience.Illustrated with 300 stunning photographs, this book will be indispensable for all those with a serious interest in crocuses, from collectors and bulb enthusiasts to nursery professionals and garden designers.
Hardcover: 280 pages
Publisher: Timber Press (January 12, 2011)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1604691069
ISBN-13: 978-1604691061
Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 1 x 10.7 inches
Shipping Weight: 2.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
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This is the only one volume compulation of the geneus Crocus that I have found. It is well written, indexed and full of useful data. Any one who wants to discover the welath of crocus species and how to grow them will find this book helpful.
Excellent book by a well known expert on bulbs. Well illustrated and informative, if you want to know everything there is to know about crocus, this is the book for you.
Great book. Skill and knowledge of the author is evident. It will no doubt help enormously to enhance my crocus collection.
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