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subwaythru -> RE: I need a hor.... a hor... (7/18/2010 8:33:43 PM)
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Might I suggest looking into some literature on your subject?
Without exception, books from the publishing house, "Timber Press" are my favorites, for the taxonimical accuracy, gorgeous plentiful photography, and the inclusion of personal anecdotes and advice from the real gurus of botany and horticulture. Theirs is an ever-growing collection of works that are simply the last word in their genre.
One particular book comes to mind, "Trees for All Seasons" (I believe the subtitle is "Broad-leaved Evergreens". Do not be fooled by the term "trees". Many of the plants included are formally classified as trees, but are often grown, and known, as shrubs in home gardens. This book is especially invaluable for its inclusion of lesser-known plants well worth growing, and clears up many a hair-splitting question of distinction between hybrids. Recently, I used this book to research a plant, and was able to not only do some hair-splitting of precise hybrid I sought, but read up on the different famous growers, and was able to locate and purchase this rather esoteric form of the plant from the grower mentioned in the book!
A caveat: Googling plants is great for looking at photos, but be wary of any information or advice you find on the internet. If you are buying plants locally, interrogate the nursery owner closely to ascertain just how knowledgeable he or she really is on their subject, and how far you may trust the reliability of correct nomenclature on the plant tag. This will save you money, trouble and heartache down the road.
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