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1	The Bulb Expert more books like this by D G Hessayon add to wishlist Seventy per cent of bulb sales are restricted to four types: tulips, daffodils, hyacinth and crocus. This book deals with these four types and also covers the range of bulbs which can provide colourful displays all year-round. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.33! \| first editions \| SVS
2	Bulbs more books like this by John E Bryan add to wishlist This project documents "true" bulbs, plus corms, rhizomes, and tubers from some 230 genera. The first edition won a Quill & Trowel Award in 1990; this new revision has updated nomenclature and more than 300 additional colour photographs. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $12.50! \| first editions
3	The Tulip: The Story of a Flower That Has Made Men Mad more books like this by Anna Pavord add to wishlist A self-confessed "tulipomaniac" explores the development of the tulip from a wild flower of the Asian steppes to the worldwide phenomenon it is today. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $21.00! \| signed copies \| first editions
4	Calochortus: Mariposa Lilies & Their Relatives more books like this by Mary E Gerritsen, Ron Parsons add to wishlist With their graceful stance, brilliant colors, and intricate markings, members of the North American genus Calochortus are among the most dazzling bulbous plants in the world. Yet their mostly undeserved reputation for being difficult to grow has kept them from being known and appreciated by the vast majority of gardeners. By presenting detailed ... see all copies from $7.42! new only from $7.42! \| first editions \| SVS
5	The Random House Book of Bulbs more books like this by Roger Phillips, Martyn E. Rix, Dan Johnson (Editor) add to wishlist Describes over 1,000 bulbs and bulblike plants from all over the world. Arranged in the calendar order in which they flower. Text and illustrations guide gardeners on how to plant and grow bulbs. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $59.99! \| first editions
6	Lilies more books like this by Scott D Appell (Introduction by) add to wishlist Cherished for their architectural forms and beautiful, vibrant colors, lilies are among the oldest and most beloved of cultivated flowers. Since 3500 B.C., humans have been fascinated by the incomparable beauty of the lily. This exquisite, oversize volume celebrates the lily in all its glory, with stunning photography shot by some of the world's ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $38.95! \| first editions
7	Gardening with Tulips more books like this by Professor Michael King add to wishlist This pictorial guide presents a fresh approach to using these popular bulbs in contemporary gardens. The book begins with a history of tulips and moves on to design approaches and tips for various plant combinations. Twenty groups of tulips are described in detail, and a separate chapter deals exclusively with color varieties, making it easy for ... see all copies from $3.56! new only from $7.47! \| first editions \| SVS
8	Ortho All about Bulbs more books like this by Marty Ross, Ortho, Ortho Books (Editor) add to wishlist Encyclopedia on how to grow and use 72 bulb species for flowers year-round. How to select, plant, care for, and force bulbs. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $14.09! \| first editions
9	Gardener's Guide to Growing Lilies more books like this by Michael Jefferson-Brown, Harris Howland add to wishlist This is the most comprehensive and up-to-date general account of the genus available today, covering every aspect of cultivation, including propagation and hybridization, in plain and jargon-free language. It has additional sections on growing lilies in America, New Zealand and Australia and is illustrated extensively with fine line artwork and ... see all copies from $2.53! new only from $16.08! \| first editions
10	Comp Bk of Bulbs more books like this by Brian Mathew, Mathew Swindells, Philip Swindells add to wishlist This comprehensive, season-by-season plant directory describes more than 750 recommended species and varieties, offers step-by-step illustrations and expert tips on selection, growth, propagation and care. Includes more than 700 full-color photos, list of bulb suppliers and detailed bibliography. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $20.69! \| first editions
11 view cover	Garden Bulbs for the South more books like this by Scott Ogden add to wishlist In a series of chapters that takes us through the gardening year, Scott Ogden profiles hundreds of choice bulbs that thrive in the hot, humid summers and mild winters of the South. This new edition has been updated and significantly expanded with new information and photographs. see all copies from $3.42! new only from $19.28!
12	Classic Bulbs: Hidden Treasures for the Modern Garden more books like this by Katherine Whiteside add to wishlist Here is a luxuriously illustrated guide to antique flowering bulbs--including everything from enduring classics like tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths to rarer beauties like glory-of-the-snow, perfumed fairy lily and naked ladies. 200 color photographs. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.10! \| first editions
13 view cover	Bulbs: For All Seasons more books like this by Sunset Books add to wishlist Discover how easy it is to grow bulbs with this detailed, concise, colorfully-illustrated garden guide. Learn how to care for your bulbs in the off-season to ensure healthy, colorful plants next year. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.25! \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	Pocket Guide to Bulbs more books like this by John E Bryan add to wishlist Gardeners of all levels will appreciate this sturdy, handy pocket guide's detailed information for successful bulb cultivation and identification. This is an accessible and comprehensive reference to more than 700 bulb species, cultivars, and hybrids. Illustrated with 300 photographs, it includes basic information on cultivation, maintenance, and ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.70! \| first editions \| SVS
15 view cover	The Indoor Potted Bulb: Decorative Container Gardening with Flowering Bulbs more books like this by Rob Proctor, Lauren Springer (Photographer), Panayoti Kelaidis (Foreword by) add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $35.00! \| first editions
16 view cover	The Gardener's Guide to Growing Dahlias more books like this by Gareth Rowlands add to wishlist This text provides recommendations for garden use of dahlias, examines their physical characteristics and explains the breakdown of the groups within the genus. Chapters also look at propagation, identification and breeding new varieties. see all copies from $12.90! first editions
17 view cover	Gardener's Guide to Growing Daylilies more books like this by Diana Grenfell add to wishlist An illustrated guide for gardeners with a special interest in daylilies. The author offers a comprehensive and up to date list of species and varieties from all over the world, as well as a summary of the history, botany, ecology, breeding, genetics and cultivation of daylilies. see all copies from $4.59! new only from $14.59! \| signed copies \| first editions
18 view cover	The Little Bulbs - Pa more books like this by Elizabeth Lawrence, Elizabeth Lawrence, Allen Lacy (Introduction by) add to wishlist "A beautifully written book."--"The Garden Journal" "A few garden writers offer prose that goes beyond how to spade and spray to convey the experience and pleasures of gardening. The late Elizabeth Lawrence was such a writer."--"Southern Living" "First published in 1957 and out-of-print for many years, this is a delightfully written and enormously ... see all copies from $6.99! new only from $16.65! \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	The Daylily: A Guide for Gardeners more books like this by John P Peat, Ted L Petit add to wishlist Few perennials are as tough and versatile as daylilies (genus Hemerocallis), and even fewer offer daylilies' enormous range of color, shape, and growing characteristics. The ease of hybridizing daylilies is a major attraction for the enthusiast. Any backyard gardener can hybridize daylilies, but this blessing of easy breeding can also be something ... see all copies from $10.50! new only from $16.61!
20 view cover	Summer Bulbs: Simple Steps for Growing Beautiful Glads, Dahlias, Begonias, Cannas, and Other Tender Bulbs more books like this by Henry Jaworski add to wishlist A guide for gardeners on more than 100 tender bulbs (begonias, dahlias, gladiolas and less-well-known gloxinias, tigridias, and sprekelias)--where to obtain them, how to plant them, and tips for growing them. see all copies from $2.00! new only from $6.71! \| first editions
21 view cover	Taylor's Guide to Bulbs: How to Select and Grow 480 Species of Spring and Summer Bulbs more books like this by Barbara W Ellis add to wishlist Taylor's Guides are well known and widely praised for their clear, informative text and expert horticultural information. Each flexibound volume combines beauty and authority, featuring hundreds of stunning, full-color identification photographs and advice from experts across the country. 200 photos. see all copies from $4.40! new only from $12.95!
22 view cover	Bulbs for All Seasons more books like this by Pierre Gingras add to wishlist An illustrated reference to gardening with bulbs with over 200 bulbs presented by season. The book includes the characteristics of bulbs, microclimates and hardiness, tips on buying, mulching, growing, propagating, forcing and more. see all copies from $3.56! new only from $5.76! \| first editions
23	Growing Gladioli more books like this by Eric Anderton, Ron Park add to wishlist The aim of this book is not to "out-statistic" previous books on gladioli, nor to create or enter into any controversy about the taxonomy and nomenclature of the 200 or so gladioli species, but rather to pass on the authors' enthusiasm of "the friendship flower". see all copies from $2.00! first editions
24 view cover	Annuals and Bulbs more books like this by Rob Proctor, Nancy J Ondra add to wishlist This is a one-stop source for practical growing information and inspiring ideas on including annuals, biennials and bulbs in all parts of the yard--from flower beds and borders to container plantings and cutting gardens. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	Beautiful bulbs : simple secrets for glorious gardens--indoors and out more books like this by Georgeanne Brennan, Mimi Luebbermann add to wishlist Beautiful Bulbs, with its updated, new cover, is a perfect guide to planting bulbs year-round, indoors and out. Gorgeous full-colour photographs and easy-to-follow instructions help beginning and expert gardeners grow 20 of the most popular bulb varieties. The book is full of creative ideas for home use, from tucking a brilliant red amaryllis into ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions

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