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Armitage's garden perennials / Allan M. Armitage.

Armitage, A. M. (Author).
  • ISBN: 9781604690385 (hardcover) :
  • ISBN: 1604690380 (hardcover) :
  • Description: 347 p. : col. ill. ; 27 cm.
  • Edition: 2nd ed., fully rev. and updated.
  • Publisher: Portland, Ore. : Timber Press, c2011.

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  • 4 copies at NOBLE (All Libraries).

Current holds

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Library Location Call Number Status Due Date
Gloucester Adult New Books New 635.932/Armitage (Text to phone) Checked out 06/28/2013
Marblehead Adult Nonfiction 635.932 ARMITAGE 2011 (Text to phone) Available -
Melrose New Books (Browsing Room) 635.932 Armitage (Text to phone) Available -
North Shore - Lynn Campus Stacks SB 434 .A755 2011 (Text to phone) Available -
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Contents: Armitage's Garden Perennials, A to Z -- Selected Plants for Specific Characteristics or Purposes. Aggressive plants ; Plants for consistently moist conditions ; Cut flowers ; Drought tolerance ; Fragrant flowers/foliage ; Ground covers ; Interesting foliage/fruit ; Sprawling habit/vines ; Evergreen/winter interest -- Plant Hardiness Zones -- Index of Botanical Names -- Index of Common Names.
Summary: One of the world's most foremost experts on herbaceous perennials, the author profiles more than 1,250 plants in this comprehensive volume. It includes: Extensive profiles of some of the most popular new perennials, including arisaemas, echinaceas, heucheras, and podophyllums ; More than 1,300 photographs showing plant details and habit ; Concise descriptions and growing information, including hardiness zones for each plant profiled ; Expanded coverage of perennials grown primarily for their foliage, including ornamental grasses and ferns ; Helpful lists of plants for specific conditions and purposes, as well as the author's opinions about the garden-worthiness of most popular perennials.
Notes: Includes indexes.

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