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Lilacs: A Gardener's Encyclopedia
	Authors: Fr. John L. Fiala, Freek Vrugtman Publisher: Timber Press Category: Book List Price: ~~$49.95~~ Buy New: $28.80 You Save: $21.15 (42%) New (34) Used (9) from $28.80 Rating: 1 reviews Sales Rank: 223197 Media: Hardcover Edition: 2nd Number Of Items: 1 Pages: 416 Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.9 Dimensions (in): 11 x 8.7 x 1.3 ISBN: 0881927953 Dewey Decimal Number: 635.93387 EAN: 9780881927955 Publication Date: August 15, 2008 Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days Condition: Absolutely Brand New & In Stock. 100% 30-Day Money Back. Direct from our warehouse. Ships by USPS. 1+ million customers served-In business since 1986. Happy Customers is Our #1 Goal. Toll Free Support


Editorial Reviews: Product Description First published in 1988 by award-winning American hybridizer Reverend John Fiala, this unique reference quickly became known worldwide as the lilac lovers' bible. The latest revision combines Fiala's passion for lilacs with the expertise of Canadian plantsman Freek Vrugtman, the international lilac registrar. The new book provides up-to-date information on the 21 known lilac species and 10 natural hybrids, as well as hundreds of the 2000 named cultivars. Five hundred color photos have been added, including some which show the newest introductions from Russia and Poland. The text addresses practical concerns of selecting, growing, propagating, and using lilacs in the landscape, alone or with companion plants. It also provides fascinating details of the history, origin, and discovery of the species and of the people behind the development of the cultivars. A new chapter on lilacs in art and crafts and an updated list of places where lilacs can be viewed and celebrated complete this rich resource. Packed with 580 gorgeous color photographs, most of them previously unpublished, Lilacs: A Gardener's Encyclopedia tells the story of a classic spring-flowering shrub cherished for its reliable masses of colorful flowers and sweet fragrance. Book Description A new and up-to-date edition of the classic reference First published in 1988 by award-winning American hybridizer Reverend John Fiala, this unique reference quickly became known worldwide as the lilac lover's bible. The latest revision combines Fiala's passion for lilacs with the expertise of Freek Vrugtman, the International Lilac Registrar. The new book provides up-to-date information on the 21 known lilac species and 10 natural hybrids, as well as hundreds of named cultivars. Five hundred new color photos have been added, including some which show the newest introductions from Russia and Poland. The text addresses practical concerns of selecting, growing, propagating, and using lilacs in the landscape. Packed with nearly six hundred color photographs, Lilacs: A Gardener's Encyclopedia tells the story of a classic fragrant shrub cherished for its reliable masses of colorful flowers.

Customer Reviews: What Is a Lilac? September 18, 2008 1 out of 1 found this review helpful Ten years of in depth research for the updating of the "Lilac Bible". Chapters of knowledge for the novice and scientist alike. The photographs are divine, and many more have been included in this edition. I could not put this book down, and I was invigorated to put to work what I read and learned from this very dear book. So many different varieties of lilacs available now to the public, by reputable nursery owners, via mail order or at the annual International Lilac Society Convention Auction! Visit their web site at www.InternationalLilacSociety.org The jacket cover of this delightful book brings back memories of hidden childhood pleasures spent exploring soft green hiding spots under the lilac shrubs, exuding their sweet and inviting nectar. This book is a must read for all lilac fans, and I would buy two copies, one for personal use, the second for all of your garden friends who will want to borrow it. Happy lilac trails.