Perennial gardening can be easy, fun and rewarding, especially when you have this beautifully illustrated guide at your fingertips. With detailed accounts of 92 different perennials, along with information on 569 recommended varieties and cultivars perfect for Illinois gardens, this book takes the guesswork out of perennial gardening. The authors share their commonsense and practical advice to help you transform any patch of ground into a spectacular garden you can enjoy year after year: * Flower and foliage colors * Height and spread ranges * Blooming periods * How and when to start your plants * Planting strategies * Light, water and nutrient needs * Choosing perennials for any location--wet or dry, clay or sandy, sunny or shady * Over 450 color photographs.

Includes: *500 recommended plants & designs*planting tips and growing conditions *rules and principles of container gardening color, flowering time, height, spread and hardiness of each plant *photos showing each plant in a container setting *covers MN, WI, IL, IN, MI, OH

This is a new release of the original 1947 edition.

An Address Before The Eleventh Congress Of The International Chamber Of Commerce At Montreux, Switzerland, On Monday, June 2, 1947.

This is a new release of the original 1947 edition.

An Address Before The Eleventh Congress Of The International Chamber Of Commerce At Montreux, Switzerland, On Monday, June 2, 1947.

A beautiful perpetual calendar and month-by-month guide to gardening in Illinois you can use year after year to keep track of your garden's progress.

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Small enough to take to the garden center or nursery, yet packed with useful information to help decide which plants to select and how to care for them. Includes: habitat, height and spread plant features and flower colors information on soil, light and water tips on how to best use the plant in your garden recommended species for Illinois gardens

Over 600 annuals suitable to Illinois's climate. How & when to start yur plants, tips on growing, planting, recommended varitites, problems & pests