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by Sjonz , Dec 19 '00
Pros: has any and every bit of information and reference you will need to start your gardening library
Cons: the large size is bit heavy
This detailed volume of plants contains over 15,000 plant varieties and covers any plant that you would need to know about. It is a MUST for any gardener, from the most experienced to the newest beginner. It is easy to refer to each different plant. It...
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by iluvbear , Apr 01 '00
Pros: Excellent Reference Tool
Cons: None
I have had this book in my library for about 10 years now and I still find it incredible to look at. This book is a great reference if you see that perfect plant but don't know the name of it. The book is categorized by flower or plant color, and size....
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by lisajgehl , Nov 16 '01
Pros: Great information, hundreds of color pictures
Cons: A bit pricey and heavy
The American Horticultural Society A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants contains enough information to gardeners can keep them busy for years to come. As soon as you open the cover to the book you will notice a “Visual Glossary” that gives you the basics of...
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by Landscaper , Apr 05 '00
Pros: Complete, accurate info., good photos, includes hard to find plants
Cons: Expensive
What can I say-- this is the ultimate plant reference book for American horticulture (in my opinion). The book is well laid out, informative, amazingly complete, and a joy to use.
It is not, however, an easy field guide. Certainly not one...
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by olsbs , Dec 18 '99
Pros: accurate descriptions,plants common and Latin names
Cons: the price,not for the beginner
This book is a big help for the avid gardener.It gives descriptions of thousands of plants. It tells you how to cultivate and propagate these plants.The insects and diseases of these plants are also described.it gives you both the common and Latin names...
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by jennys2 , Dec 26 '00
Pros: much detail, great pictures, good reference guide
Cons: maybe price
When I was in school to become a Horticulturist, this was the book they pushed.At the time money was tight and I borrowed other students copies.
I really wanted this book! When I graduated with my degree, my professor gave me this book.
This...
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by michey , Jan 26 '00
Pros: Excellent details
Cons: None
"American Horticultural Society A to Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants" is a book, I truly wish, I had purchased sooner. The price tag is off-putting, however. After owning it for several months, I have discovered that it was worth every...
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by skinnidip , May 20 '00
Pros: contains everything you need for gardening
Cons: NONE
I've never seen a more in-depth book on gardening! The American Horticultural Society A to Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants has it all. If you ever had any questions about how to propagate plants and trees, or how to boost your soil content, this is the...
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by JTChandler , Sep 12 '00
Pros: easily understandable; excellent reference tool
Cons: little expensive
This book in my opinion is the ultimate plant reference! Very informative in reference to cultivation and propagation, 1095 pages with common pest and disease problems of each listing; glossary of different leaf, flower and growth habit; glossary of...
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by Tocco , Aug 04 '00
Pros: color pictures
Cons: descriptions are short and very technical
This publication is one of the best I have found in 15 years of professional horticulture. True, there are many more technical books on the market but A to Z is usually my first stop. I covers all the necessary information on a staggering number of...
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by DREAMSDAYZ , Apr 15 '00
Pros: Photos and Names
Cons: None
Every gardener needs this book! Beginners and Advanced! The pictures and information is the best ever given in one book! For any gardener starting out this will help them to understand everything they need to know and more. For the Advanced gardener this...
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