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	The New Encyclopedia of Daylilies $49.95 By Ted L. Petit & John P. Peat More than 1700 daylilies — 1400 of them new to this edition — are illustrated in close-up, detailed photographs. Each photograph is accompanied by a comprehensive description that includes information on color, size, bloom season, and parentage. Also included are chapters on daylily physiology, the history of the genus, the history of daylily hybridizing, hybridization techniques, and cultivation. Peat and Petit have created an authoritative reference and essential resource for anyone — nursery professional, hybridizer, designer, or enthusiast — who wishes to explore the vast potential of these beautiful plants. 408 pp, 1751 color photos, 8-1/2" x 10", hardcover, ©2008

	The Gardener's Guide to Growing Daylilies $29.95 by Diana Grenfell This guide discusses the species of genus Hemerocallis, but also stresses the remarkable recent cultivars that have become so popular. It includes contributions from American growers in both northern and southern states. Also covered are spider, dwarf, and miniature forms suitable for smaller gardens. This book combines a practical approach with an attractive presentation. 70 color photos, 40 line drawings, 7" x 9 1/2", hardcover, ©1995

	The Color Encyclopedia of Daylilies ~~$49.95~~ Sale Price $39.95 by Ted Petit & John Peat A vast array of daylily hybrids has been developed from only a small group of species in the Genus Hemerocallis. Hundreds of new daylilies are introduced each year, and no other book describes and illustrates so many of the hybrids in one place. The parent species are also included, but the focus is on the amazing developments that have been achieved through hybridization. Close-up photographs show the detailed characteristics that hybridizers look for and work for. Each photo is accompanied by a thorough description of the daylily's color, size, bloom season, and parentage. In addition to the pictorial encyclopedia, the book offers extensive information on cultivation and hybridization. 296 pp, 1264 color photos, 8.5 x 11", hardcover, ©2000

	The New Encyclopedia of Hostas $49.95 NEW ITEM! by Diana Grenfell and Michael Shadrack This expanded and updated encyclopedia provides growth and cultivation information for seven hundred hostas including the newest cultivars, advice on care in challenging environments, information on companion plants, and over 300 new photographs showing hostas growing in a wide range of different garden situations. Gardeners will appreciate the depth and scope of this essential reference and use it time and again to help with plant selection and identification and to inspire new plantings. 472 pp, 849 color photos (full color throughout), 8-1/2" x 11", hardcover, ©2009

	The Hostapedia $79.95 by Mark R. Zilis In the Hostapedia, Zilis describes every hosta he has encountered over the past 30 years. This includes forms he studied in gardens & nurseries throughout the U.S. and those he observed in native habitats & collections in Japan. It encompasses all cultivars registered with the American Hosta Society and others listed in a wide variety of publications and websites. Over 7,400 hosta descriptions listed A to Z as well as a complete index of hosta names. The Hostapedia is the most definitive work on hostas in print and a must for every collector, nurseryman, and gardener. 1,128 pp, 1,900 color photos, 9” x 12”, hardcover, ©2009

	The Color Encyclopedia of Hostas $49.95 by Diana Grenfell and Michael Shadrack The core of this encyclopedia is a fully illustrated collection of the world's finest hostas handpicked by leading specialist Diana Grenfell. This valuable resource provides a full description and color photograph for more than 750 plants, equipping hosta lovers to judge esthetic merit and to choose the right plant for a particular situation. Mike Shadrack's enticing photographs capture the qualities of each hosta that make it distinctive and uniquely desirable. Sections on hosta classification and botany, cultivation, gardening ideas, advice on pests and diseases, and a quick reference list of the best hostas for different purposes add depth to this comprehensive review of the present-day hosta. 408 pp, 800 color photos, 2 maps, 8-1/2" x 11", hardcover, ©2004

	The Hosta Book, 2nd edition $19.95 edited and compiled by Paul Aden Here for gardeners and all who are interested in fabulous foliage is a wealth of information regarding hosta culture, color, and landscape concepts, provided by world experts in their fields. Even flower arranging and pest control are given careful coverage for these nearly foolproof plants. Beautiful and clarifying color photos illustrate nearly every page, and this second edition contains updated cultivar selections and source lists. 133pp., 209 color photos, 8 b/w photos, 8 1/2" x 11" paperback, ©1988 1990

	Timber Press Pocket Guide to Hostas $19.95 by Diana Grenfell and Michael Shadrack Boasting diverse leaf shape, size, color, and texture, hostas are the supreme plant for shade. This guide features 280 of the best new and old hostas, each handpicked by veteran plantswoman Diana Grenfell for its superb performance in the landscape. The descriptions include botanical details to aid in plant identification and selection, succinct cultivation notes, and brief comparisons to 545 similar and related hostas. Fabulous photographs by Michael Shadrack accompany the descriptions. Gardeners will find this a practical reference for taking to the nursery or garden center and a valuable complement to the authors' comprehensive Color Encyclopedia of Hostas. 212 pp., 298 color photos, 5 3/4" x 8 1/4", flexibind, ©2007