What Flower is That? (The 'what' series)

This definitive encyclopedia has long been considered the "bible" of temperate climate gardeners and in one of the world's most popular flower books. Newly-revised for this edition, with over 100 new entries to total over 1800 color plates, it includes ever-popular favorites as well as exotic flowers from around the world. The vast ides contains 6000 entries. This accessible and easy-to-use guide is a must for the beginning or expert gardener. Achieve your garden's full potential. Author Stirling Macoboy's great, great grandfather migrated from Scotland as a professional nurseryman in the 1850's and the family has been experts in the field ever since. Until recently, he has been the garden consultant to Better Homes and Gardens.