Ornamental Foliage Plants

by Greig, Denise

First Printing of the First U.S. Edition

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Book description: Buffalo, New York: Firefly Books Ltd., 2004 8.5" wide by 11.25" tall. A clean, square, tight copy. Bound in the original, glossy, pictorial laminated boards. Light cover wear, and one small ding to edge of rear cover, not affecting any text. Pages are fresh and crisp. Profusely illustrated with over 1,000 stunning, full-color photographs. Has chapters on: Garden themes; Architectural plants; Aromatic plants; Autumn color; Climbers and creepers; Plants with grey, blue, or silver foliage; Groundcovers; Hedges and topiary; Succulents; Variegated and patterned leaves; Winter gardens; Waterside plants; Conifers; Ferns; Grasses and their relatives; Palms; Container plants; Houseplants; etc. Glossary. Bibliography. Index. From the publisher: "ORNAMENTAL FOLIAGE PLANTS is a comprehensive guide to 1,500 garden and indoor plants grown mainly for their exceptional foliage. The first part… explores the different ways these plants can be used in landscaping… The main section of the book is an A-Z directory of ornamental foliage plants. Entries are organized by botanical name with useful descriptions of the species as well as varieties and forms. Quick reference symbols indicate the plant's outstanding features. Information includes: imperial and metric measurements, cultivation notes, best uses, region of origin, common names. This book, illustrated with 1,000 color photographs, is an indispensable reference for gardeners of all levels." First Printing of the First U.S. Edition . Oversize Hardcover. Very Good condition./No Dust Jacket, as issued.. 400pp..

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