All About Azaleas, Camellias & Rhododendrons (Ortho's All about)

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Summary: Worth hunting down
Review: This is one book that needs to be back in print--though I don't grow camellias and can't speak to those, I think this is the best azalea and rhodedendron book around (esp. at a cover price of $9.95!) The book is broken into sections on selection, care, propogation and diseases/pests, and each section is easy to read and understand. The disease and pest section alone was worth the price of the book for me--I was able to identify and correct a problem in my garden before I lost any plants.

Perhaps the best part of the book is the back section, which provides detailed descriptions of hundreds of azaleas, camellias, and rhodedendrons. There are maps for each variety to show where it grows best, and the descriptions include the color, any unusual characteristics, special growing info, other names the plant might be called, and height/spread info. There are lots of pictures throughout the book, and this back section is especially helpful if you're trying to select a variety that suits your particular needs.

I recommend this book without hesitation!