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Garden Bulbs for the South

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ISBN-10: 0881928135

ISBN-13: 9780881928136

Edition: 2nd 2007 (Revised)

Authors: Scott Ogden

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There are hundreds of choice bulbs that revel in southern warmth and humidity, and Scott Ogden profiles the best of them in this fascinating, comprehensive volume. In a series of chapters that take us through the gardening year, Ogden introduces the plants that help to give southern gardens thier distinct regional flavor, many with charmingly descriptive names: rain lilies, ginger lilies, spider lilies, oxblood lilies, jonquils, campernelles, crinums, and scores of others. Weaving in bits of history and lore, Ogden details each plant's appearance and growing requirements. In a chapter devoted to designing with southern bulbs, he shares attractive combinations and useful techniques to add…    
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Book details

List price: $34.95
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: Timber Press, Incorporated
Publication date: 2/15/2007
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 396
Size: 6.50" wide x 9.25" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 2.2

Scott Ogden has prospected for new, garden-adaptable bulbs as well as proven, heirloom varieties in Texas (his home state), the South, Mexico, and beyond. As a horticulturist and designer he consults for and creates public and private gardens across the country. He lives in Fort Collins, Colorado.

Preface
Introduction
Rain Lily Day
Petite Afrique
Winter Blooms
Jonquils and Kin
Spring Treasures
Irises, Gladioli, and Shellflowers
Crinums and Spiderlilies
Summer Glories
Cannas, Gingers, and Aroids
Designing with Southern Bulbs
Bibliography
Sources
Index