Formerly a hybridizer of rhododendrons and azaleas, Bryant (Propagation Handbook: Basic Techniques for Gardeners) is currently a garden writer and photographer. His latest book covers ground he knows well: the history of rhododendrons and azaleas, their classification, and their uses in the garden. He also discusses soil, culture, pests, diseases, propagation and assessing one's site. The heart of the book is dedicated to an extensive listing of rhododendron and azalea species and cultivars, including brief descriptions of the plants along with USDA hardiness zones. Beautiful color photographs complement the text. However, these plants grow best in acid soils. Bryant's book is recommended for larger gardening collections. [Library Journal 2001]

Breeding to encourage specific traits is usual in agriculture but less common in ornamental horticulture. Daffodils, daylilies, hostas, lilacs, magnolias, and rhododendrons are among the 15 subjects covered by experts in the field. Specialists in breeding varieties of garden favorites explain to hobbyists and students with little or no training in botany, horticulture, or plant genetics how to create interesting and beautiful new plants or sickly dull ones if their bright ideas go awry in their own backyard. The book includes their discussions. [alibris.com]

Introducing a new series of practical guides on important gardening topics. A new generation of gardening reference titles, AHS Practical Guides present practical know-how of the American Horticultural Society in compact, attractive guides that address specific gardening topics. From popular plants and plant groups to garden design and planning solutions, these books answer every gardener's needs. With new photography, fresh ideas, straightforward text, and the finest horticultural information, the AHS Practical Guides inspire confidence and ensure success. Practical information, with more than 250 color photos in each guide. Includes clearly explained projects for the less experienced or busy gardener.[amazon.com]

This attractive guide to garden design by the co-authors of The Perennial Garden (LJ 9/15/85) features the warm colors and eye-pleasing shapes of "woody perennials" trees, shrubs and vines. Five chapters describe the use and arrangement of these plants in all climates to provide year-round color and interest in gardens and yards. Combining practical instructions on selection and cultivation with beautiful color photos and illustrations, the book balances aesthetic considerations with useful details on garden maintenance. Appendixes include a "zone hardiness" map, common name index, and mail-order sources for plants. [Library Journal 1988]

Let the experts at Burpee, America's leading gardening authority for more than a century, show you how to create the spectacular home garden you've always dreamed of. Burpee Flowering Gardens takes you through the three principal areas of home gardening shrubs cutting gardens and ornamental trees-providing complete cultural details on location, soil preparation, planting, fertilizing, staking, and pest control. This essential gardening tool features environmentally sound and organic gardening practices design methods for outdoor planting and indoor composition answers to all your gardening questions and hundreds of full-color photographs! [From the publisher]

Many lush color photos show the best varieties; climate maps show you where they'll thrive. Learn to grow azaleas, rhododendrons and camellias. The book instructs on the correct wary to prune azaleas and when to do it. Using the method discussed in the book, beginning gardeners will have success. Learn the proper care from this starter book for this subject. [amazon.com]

Because finding a plant that is both beautiful in a garden setting and easy to care for can be an overwhelming task, this series highlights the easiest and most dependable plants, taking the uncertainty out of purchasing decisions. This ready source of authoritative information is a must tar every novice seeking can't-miss garden plants. [alibris.com]

This Sunset Book with black and white photos discusses the history of rhododendrons and azaleas, originating in the Himalaya mountains and gives the reader a condensed view of their family. Chapters discuss how they grow, succeed, landscaping, their development, propagation and how to shop for these plants at the nursery. Helpful chart at end for rhododendron and azalea hybrids.

Gardeners will find complete, sensible, and specific explanations of everything they need to know about growing a host of the most beloved plants. Readers will find practical answers and helpful, encouraging advice. Includes: directions for growing new plants from seeds, cuttings, division, and more, with specific instructions for the best method of propagating each species; ideas for how to use plants in the landscape and suggestions for suitable companion species; and a techniques glossary that gives step-by-step instructions for essential tasks such as planting, dividing, and propagating and describes the best choices for the reader's own garden. [alibris.com]

This book is categorized by sections which explain selection, care, propagation as well as diseases and pests for azaleas, camellias and rhododendrons. Each section contains information that is is easy to read and understand and put to good use in the garden.

If you want to add a variety of shrubs and trees in your yard, make your choice among the 150 types of shrubs, 50 types of trees, 25 kinds of climbers, and 60 kinds of conifers featured here. All are in full-color photos as well as close-up illustrations of leaves, bark, and flowers. Handy charts show how and when to plant. A calendar that tells you what to do each season, and there's guidance on developing your long-range plan, so you can use trees and shrubs as borders, for shade, for privacy, and for patio tub plants and decorative effects. [From the publisher.]

First published in 1981, this book provides information on the history of the genus, cultivation, pest and disease control, propagation, glossary of botanical terms, as well as including bibliographical references and indexes. Color plates at center.

Whether landscaping a new house or sprucing up an old one, readers will find this a unique and indispensable guide. The Tree and Shrub Finder is organized to help the homeowner choose plants for their beauty as well as for other features, such as privacy, shade, low-maintenance care, and even "kid-friendliness" for treehouses and hammocks. Also included are little-known tricks for plant care.[alibris.com]

Illustrated, 16 pages of black and white photographs, large folding color chart at end. This is the most comprehensive book on rhododendrons ever published. It covers planting, care, diseases, propagation, forcing, greenhouse culture, and gives the history of the plant, world distribution and adaptability. There is a detailed listing of 148 species, assembled for the first time and excellent illustrations including a color folding chart, poster size, of various species. The author, regarded as an authority in England and America, has written extensively on the topic.[alibris.com]

The book discusses ornamental plants and shrubs. Color pictures.

The genus Rhododendron (rhododendrons and azaleas), with nearly 1,000 species and thousands of hybrids, offers a remarkable range of plant forms, foliage texture, and flower color. Nelson offers detailed information on designing and planning a landscape, including specific instructions on crating woodland and rock gardens, mixed borders, collector's garden, native plant garden, and a small or urban, garden. Suggested companion plants, shrubs, and trees listed and featured chapter, using the plants as hedges; in island beds surrounded by grass or ground covers; as bonsai, espalier, and topiary; in containers; in raised beds; and next to streams and ponds. [Booklist]

An ingenious new key system for quick, positive field identification of wildflowers, flowering shrubs and vines in paperback for the first time. 1,075 drawings, 175 in color. [Ingram]

Translated from Il Libro Dei Fiori.

First English edition, translated from the Czech by Olga Kuthanova. Colorful resource book which describes the botanical features, geographical distribution, propagation, and growth requirements of numerous European flowering shrubs. It discusses shrubs and their uses and care. With over 250 color illustrations, it is designed to help nature lovers identify the shrubs they may find in the countryside and city. Bibliography and index included.

The latest information on these garden favorites. How to plant, water, feed, prune, and propagate these popular shrubs. Up-to-date solutions for the most common pest and disease problems. Descriptions of more than 400 of the best and newest azaleas, camellias, and rhododendrons. 160 photographs. [Book Description]

This is a good resource for gardeners to learn of the history of rhododendrons, find information regarding cultivation, disease, propagation, societies, nurseries. Also included is information on recommended gardens to visit, glossary and index, as well as recommended varieties to grow. Color plates illustrate the rhododendrons beauty.

This book offers Clear how-to information on soil preparation for each plant, plus detailed directions for planting and care.

At prices ranging from $7 to $1,000 each, trees and shrubs represent one of the costliest elements of a landscape. Choosing wisely is critical: trees and shrubs, unlike flowers, become semi-permanent fixtures, enhancing, or reducing, the value of a home by as much as 15% (according to Newsday). This authoritative reference is the only guide homeowners need to make choices they'll be happy with for years to come. [Book description]

The author states that the first purpose in writing this book was to give gardeners a profusely illustrated book of shrubs available for purchase that will cut his/her upkeep while beautifying their garden. The second was to furnish nurserymen, landscape architects and garden center operators with a book with hundreds of pictures of shrubs so that they can show their clients what the flowers and fruits look like and which provides up-to-date information on numerous aspects of gardening with shrubs and uses correct botanical names. [alibis.com]

An extensive catalogue of the many varieties of blossoming shrubs and how to care for them. Written for professional and home gardeners alike, based upon the author's explorations of nurseries and major botanical gardens around the world. Illustrated with color photographs throughout. Includes an Index. [alibris.com.]

Many gardeners successfully grow colorful flower gardens without realizing how much more they could achieve if they considered working larger flowering plants into their landscape. This thorough guide teaches you about the life cycle of shrubs and small trees: choosing a healthy baby from a nursery and how to rejuvenate an over-mature shrub. Learn about holes in your plant's leaves, insects, and how to keep your plant healthy, how much space it needs as it grows. Bloom Time Chart foreshadows when plants will flower and bear fruit; plant compatibility, conditions they grow best in, height, maintenance; and Hardiness Zone Map. [Publisher]