Ornamental foliage plants / Denise Greig.
By: Greig, Denise [author]
Language: English Publisher: Richmond Hill, Ont. : Firefly Publications, 2004Description: 400 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 29 cmContent type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 1554070171; 9781554070176Other title: Foliage plantsSubject(s): Foliage plants | Plants, OrnamentalDDC classification: 635.9/75 LOC classification: SB431 | .G73 2004Online resources: Book review (E-STREAMS) | Contributor biographical information | Publisher description | Table of contents only| Item type | Current location | Home library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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COLLEGE LIBRARY | COLLEGE LIBRARY GENERAL REFERENCE | 635.975 G863 2004 (Browse shelf) | Available | CITU-CL-40383 |
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [393]) and index.
Acknowledgements World Climate Zones Map Preface How to Use this Book Climate Frost Hardiness About Leaves PART I: Garden Themes and Special Foliage Plants - Architectural Plants - Aromatic Plants - Autumn Color - Climbers and Creepers - Plants with Grey, Blue or Silver Foliage - Groundcovers - Hedges or Topiary - Salt-tolerant Plants for Seaside Gardens - Variegated and Patterned Leaves - Waterside Plants - Winter Gardens - Conifers - Grasses and Their Relatives - Ferns - Palms - Cycads - Succulents - Container Plants - Houseplants PART II: A-Z Directory of Plants - Alphabetical listing of over 1500 plants Glossary Bibliography Index
Ornamental Foliage Plants is a comprehensive guide to 1,500 garden and indoor plants grown mainly for their exceptional foliage. </p> The first part of Ornamental Foliage Plants explores the different ways these plants can be used in landscaping. Concise chapters include: The winter garden Autumn color Architectural plants Hedges and topiary Succulent plants Plants with variegated leaves Silvery-leafed plants. </p> The main section of the book is an A-Z directory of ornamental foliage plants. Entries are organized by botanical name with useful descriptions of the species as well as varieties and forms. Quick reference symbols indicate the plant's outstanding features. Information includes: Imperial and metric measurements Cultivation notes Best uses Region of origin Common names. </p> This book, illustrated with 1,000 color photographs, is an indispensable reference for gardeners of all levels. </p>
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