Author(s): Roger Mann & Geoff Bryant

Gardening

More than 1100 flowers described 
*More than 1200 spectacular photographs 
*Easy to follow practical information for home gardeners 
*Flowers from all plant groups - from roses and camellias to cacti and orchids, from bulbs to flowering shrubs and trees 
*Flowers from all the climatic zones of the world 
*Useful flowers, magical flowers, poisonous flowers 
*Superbly presented in full colour 

This book is a great reference book and read for all those interested in flowers in their NZ garden - whether you want a cottage garden, tropical paradise, informal meadow, alpine corner, woodland glen or specialist succulent, cacti or water garden, then this is the book for you. 

Each flower has a description and something of its history and botany, with practical information - all in a text that is free from botanist's or gardeners jargon. 

It tells of which flowers are best for cutting and drying, and gives info on fragrance.