Royal Horticultural Society - Couverture souple

Jefferson-Brown, Michael

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1844001466 ISBN 13 : 9781844001460

Editeur : Quadrille Publishing Ltd, 2005

Synopsis

Lilies is the definitive title on this captivating garden favourite. Written by renowned lily expert and enthusiast, Michael Jefferson-Brown, with the endorsement of the Royal Horticultural Society, this beautiful book combines the unrivalled allure of the lily with a wealth of inspiring and practical information on growing and gardening with lilies. Beginning with an introduction on the history and different planting possibilities for this versatile flower, the heart of the book is the stunning photographic portrait gallery which showcases the vast range of spectacular species and hybrids. The book ends with a practical guide to cultivating and propagating these stars of our garden. Illustrated, with clear comprehensive step-by-step photographs to inspire even the most green of gardeners to try breeding their own. All the essential information is included, from sources for finding bulbs to guidance on pests and diseases.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Michael Jefferson Brown, who sadly died last year, was a renowned lily expert and breeder and a member of various Royal Horticultural Society committees for over thirty years. Michael won over ninety gold medals for exhibits of daffodils and lilies and is the only person ever to have won four consecutive gold medals at consecutive RHS shows. Michael wrote over thirty titles including the Gardener's Guide to Growing Lilies (David & Charles, 1995) which was chosen as the best monograph of the year.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Quadrille Publishing Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2005
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1844001466
• ISBN 13: 9781844001460
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 160
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible