Midgley, Jan W 1999 Southeastern Wi...

Midgley, Jan W 1999 Southeastern Wildflowers. Crane Hill Publishers, Birmingham, Alabama. 298 Pages. $1995 paperback. ISBN1-57587-106-8.

This is by dint of far the handiest single turn on knowing and growing the familiar wildflowers of the region. It is designed to be a concise guide, giving clear information in succession their habitats, growth forms, and garden uses. Jan Midgley has extensive experience with many species and she not past nor futures a good deal of information in user-friendly form for the beginner and the skilled hand - all in the words immediately preceding [i]or[/i] following of understanding and utilizing native plants in cultivated situations.

Introductory sections disguise typical habitats and the species that characterize them - and it is an especially thorough measure and estimate with photos. Next comes a glossary of plant compositions with good drawings. This is followed on an extensive section on factors important in cultivation, as it is as dormancy requirements, seed sowing techniques, and ways to take cuttings. The most of the book is an encyclopedia of herbaceous plants, each species with brace full pages of text and profitable photos, covering details of fabric propagation, and garden use. It is especially reliable in providing fine details of site selection. The botanist will appreciate the fact that scientific and universal names, as well as family names, are give equal attention.

I view this book serving as a handy allusion for those who are asked to give advice in succession how to grow a certain wildflower. Moreover, it is a remarkable compilation of details, more in like manner than most books on wildflower identification and cultivation. Jan knows her plants and what they like. win a copy, give a fac-simile keep a copy handy - you will firmly use it.

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