Manual of Woody Landscape Plants : Their Identification, Ornamental Characteristics, Culture, Propagation and Uses

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Summary: Manual of Woody Landscape Plants: Their Identification, Orna
Review: This manual contains a wealth of information on the identification, cultural requirements, propragation methods, and place of origin for a wide variety of trees and woody shrubs. I keep my copy in my car, take it wherever I go, and refer to it on a regular basis.
Yes, it is a thick book. No, it is not without its own quirks. However, I recommend it highly over any other woody manual available.
I have only one quibble. I wish Michael Dirr would hurry up and write a similarly in-depth manual on herbaceous plants.

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Summary: The Woody Plant Bible! A must have!
Review: This was a textbook for a class while persuing my Horticulture degree. This is a definate must have for anyone who is serious about woody plant ID and/or plant knowledge. This book coupled with the pictoral book are invaluable to any landscape or gardening enthusiast as well as the BIBLE to the industry worker!