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Contributor(s): Rogers, Allan (Author)

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 ISBN: 0881926620     ISBN-13: 9780881926620
Publisher: Timber Press (OR)
OUR PRICE: $28.49  

Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: August 2009
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Annotation: Al Rogers has been growing peonies since childhood, and this book represents more than 60 years' experience. Peonies are treasured by gardeners for their longevity, lush foliage, rich fragrance, and landscape uses. Captured within these pages are not only the flavor, charm, and history of the peony and its hybridizers but also expert information about the genus Paeonia and its many cultivars. The species are discussed, and from the thousand-odd listed cultivars of both tree and herbaceous peonies, Rogers singles out the truly superior for recommendation, along with some introductions that show great promise. Enthusiastic amateurs and professionals alike will be thrilled with the complete and detailed information supplied in Peonies - an important book for any gardener's library.
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BISAC Categories:
- Gardening | Flowers - Perennials
- Gardening | Garden Design
- Gardening | Reference
Dewey: 635.933
LCCN: 2004048085
Physical Information: 0.81" H x 5.98" W x 9.11" L (1.11 lbs) 384 pages
Features: Bibliography, Illustrated, Index
Review Citations: Scitech Book News 12/01/2004 pg. 125
 
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Al Rogers has been growing peonies since childhood, and this book represents more than 60 years' experience. Peonies are treasured by gardeners for their longevity, lush foliage, rich fragrance, and landscape uses. Captured within these pages are not only the flavor, charm, and history of the peony and its hybridizers but also expert information about the genus Paeonia and its many cultivars. The species are discussed, and from the thousand-odd listed cultivars of both tree and herbaceous peonies, Rogers singles out the truly superior for recommendation, along with some introductions that show great promise.

This book is only available through print on demand. All interior art is black and white.

Contributor Bio(s): Rogers, Allan: - Al Rogers, born in Haverhill, Massachusetts, acquired his first peony cultivar in 1929 at age eight. He owned and operated Caprice Farm Nursery, a successful peony nursery and mail-order supplier, for more than twenty years. Over the years he has written and lectured on peonies and other perennials, and served as a director on the board of the Perennial Plant Association for eight years.
 
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