Carnations and Pinks by Sophie Hughes
For centuries carnations, pinks and sweet williams - all part of the genus "dianthus" - have had an enduring appeal, providing beautiful colour and delicate fragrance. No garden is now complete without them. The choice for the modern gardener is now wider than ever, with a vast array of hybrids available in a myriad of different forms. This practical book explores the history of the genus "dianthus", and examines such topics as cultivation, propagation, hybridizing, exhibiting and the avoidance of pests and diseases. There are also tips on practical uses for the flowers - in cookery, health drinks and recipes, and as pot-pourri. Sophie Hughes and her husband have recently been featured on the Channel 4 programme, "Flowering Passions".
Hughes, Sophie: - Sophie Hughes is an award-winning translator from Spanish and a literary critic with a particular interest in contemporary Latin American literature. She has been the recipient of a British Centre for Literary Translation mentorship and residency, an American PEN Heim Literary Translation grant, and in 2018 she was announced as one of the Arts Foundation 25 fellows.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781852237448 |
| ISBN 10 | 1852237449 |
| Title | Carnations and Pinks |
| Author | Sophie Hughes |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | The Crowood Press Ltd |
| Year published | 1993-02-22 |
| Number of pages | 216 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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