Download or read book The Modern Flower Garden 5 Irises With Chapters on the Genus and its Species and Raising Seedlings written by F. Wynn Hellings and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2016-08-26 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is volume V of “The Modern Flower Garden” series, dealing with the Iris. Irises are perennial flowering plants with showy flowers that take their name from the Greek word for a rainbow. This volume contains a classic guide to growing these beautiful flowers, including all the information a Gardner needs to know relating plating, propagating, different varieties, common problems, and much more. Highly recommended for inclusion in gardening collections. Contents include: “The Genus and its Species”, “The Bearded Irises”, “The Apogon Section”, “Oncocylus, Regelia, Regelio-Cyclus, Pogo-Ctclus and other Irises”, “Diseases”, “Raising Seedlings, etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on the history of gardening.

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Download or read book The Gardener s Guide to Growing Irises written by Geoff Stebbings and published by Timber Press (OR). This book was released on 1997 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Focusing on the iris, this guide allocates each species to its recommended growing area, such as the water garden, the shady garden, the summer border, and the rock garden. All plants are cross-referenced to classification chapters which explain how the genus is made up.

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Download or read book Encyclopedia of Plants and Flowers written by Christopher Brickell and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2019-10-01 with total page 744 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Find new gardening inspiration with this compelling updated encyclopedia for all gardening enthusiasts! Achieve that beautiful garden oasis you’ve always dreamed of, and find endless inspiration and guidance for your garden to thrive with this gardening guide! This fully comprehensive yet easy-to-use informative planting guide is what every gardener needs on their bookshelf. Here’s what you’ll find inside: • A photographic catalog of 4,000 plants and flowers grouped by type, size, then color, allowing readers to browse and find the best plants for their garden • A detailed “Plant Dictionary” describes more than 8,000 species and varieties, and their ideal growing conditions • In the Introduction, a “Plant Selector” section lists ideal plants for particular growing conditions, like coastal areas, shady spots and different soil types • Fully updated text from garden plant specialists, with more than 1,380 new plants added, including the latest and most popular cultivars Discover perennials, bulbs, shrubs, trees, succulents and ornamental shrubs, all showcased in beautiful, full-color photography to help elevate your garden to the next level. Use the extensive plant dictionary to look up more than 8,000 plant varieties and the best growing conditions. Written by a team of more than 15 top horticultural specialists under the guidance of internationally renowned gardener and botanist Christopher Brickell, this gardening encyclopedia appeals to all levels of gardeners and continually inspires with achievable garden ideas. This informative yet inspirational book about gardening will appeal to beginners or more experienced gardeners interested in the latest cultivars and horticultural advice.

Download or read book Gardeners Chronicle written by and published by . This book was released on 1929 with total page 580 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Gardener s Guide to The Bearded Iris written by Paul R. Wonning and published by Mossy Feet Books. This book was released on with total page 45 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Bearded Iris is a dependable plant for the perennial flower garden. Its low maintenance combined with dependable bloom and showy blossoms make this perennial flower one of the gardener’s staple flowers.

Download or read book A Guide to Bearded Irises written by Kelly Norris and published by Timber Press. This book was released on 2012-05-22 with total page 349 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The diversity of bearded irises rivals that of any other perennial grown in temperate climates. For some gardeners, they bring back warm memories of a grandparent's garden; for others, they're a cutting-edge plant with a seemingly endless capacity for producing new forms and patterns. As the manager of Rainbow Iris Farm and co-editor of the Bulletin of the American Iris Society, Kelly Norris is the authority on gardening with bearded irises. His introductory chapters offer tips for successful growth, garden design, plant selection, and "creating" new irises. A Guide to Bearded Irises also provides portraits of the most outstanding plants in each of the six recognized categories, from the dainty miniature dwarf bearded irises to the stately tall bearded irises. A resource section lists specialty nurseries, organizations devoted to bearded irises, and public gardens with notable iris collections.