Bulb flowers

Author: Xu Hui
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Publish Date: 2000-03-01
Features: This book provides an ideal and quick reference guide for selecting and identifying garden bulb flowers. The section on garden applications of bulb flowers offers beneficial introductions to bulb flowers and suggests suitable plants for special cultivation locations or purposes, such as in flowerbeds, containers, or as specimen plants. To select or identify a specific bulb flower, refer to the bulb flower directory, where the images provide concise descriptions of the plants and offer hints on cultivation and propagation methods. The bulb flowers in this book are classified by plant height, blooming season, and color (see the color wheel below), which helps facilitate easier selection. To learn more about the cultivation, general management, and propagation methods of additional bulb flowers, consult the bulb flower management guide section, which provides a comprehensive overview of the management of all bulb flowers encountered. At the end of the book, an appendix includes a useful glossary explaining key terms and a comprehensive index for each bulb plant, including its synonyms, common names, and a brief introduction to its genus, ensuring quick and convenient lookup by plant name.