Dahlias: A Little Book of Flowers
Next time you are lucky enough to be someones houseguest, consider arriving with a bouquet of either one of the Little Book of Flowers.The New York Times
Dahlias are the showboats of the flower worldcolorful, flamboyant, and spectacular. They're also one of the most satisfying flowers to grow, with a long season, plentiful blooms, and are adaptable to most climates with proper care. They're very easy to propagate, and can be hybridized. There are numerous dahlia flower forms and more than 50,000 recognized cultivars!
This charming little hardcover book includes:
- 60+ full-color botanical illustrations
- basic botany and history
- everything you need to know to grow gorgeous blooms in the garden (including dividing tubers to propagate more flowers)
- tips for creating beautiful arrangements and preserving flowers
- quotes, lore, and notable gardens and growers