Royal Horticultural Society
Royal Horticultural Society
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Written by renowned lily expert and enthusiast, Michael Jefferson-Brown, with the endorsement of the Royal Horticultural Society, this book offers information on growing and gardening with lilies.
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Royal Horticultural Society by Michael Jefferson-Brown
Lilies is the definitive title on this captivating garden favourite. Written by renowned lily expert and enthusiast, Michael Jefferson-Brown, with the endorsement of the Royal Horticultural Society, this beautiful book combines the unrivalled allure of the lily with a wealth of inspiring and practical information on growing and gardening with lilies. Beginning with an introduction on the history and different planting possibilities for this versatile flower, the heart of the book is the stunning photographic portrait gallery which showcases the vast range of spectacular species and hybrids. The book ends with a practical guide to cultivating and propagating these stars of our garden. Illustrated, with clear comprehensive step-by-step photographs to inspire even the most green of gardeners to try breeding their own. All the essential information is included, from sources for finding bulbs to guidance on pests and diseases.
'A delight to look at as well as a pleasure to read' The Irish Garden; 'An indelible mark of quality upon the lily world.' Country Life
Michael Jefferson Brown, who sadly died last year, was a renowned lily expert and breeder and a member of various Royal Horticultural Society committees for over thirty years. Michael won over ninety gold medals for exhibits of daffodils and lilies and is the only person ever to have won four consecutive gold medals at consecutive RHS shows. Michael wrote over thirty titles including the Gardener's Guide to Growing Lilies (David & Charles, 1995) which was chosen as the best monograph of the year.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781844001460 |
| ISBN 10 | 1844001466 |
| Title | Royal Horticultural Society |
| Author | Michael Jefferson-Brown |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Quadrille Publishing Ltd |
| Year published | 2005-02-04 |
| Number of pages | 160 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |