Octavo, 2001, PP.600, This Edition Covers Plants Mostly Not in the Later Book From Zilis Titled Hostapedia, OUT OF PRINT GUIDE TO HOSTA PLANTS, GROWING REQUIREMENTS, IDENTIFICATION; COMPLETE CULTURAL CONDITIONS AND DISEASE IDENTIFICATION

The Hosta Handbook

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Zilis, Mark R.

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A to Z Perennials Inc

The Hostapedia by Mark R. Zilis is a large 1125 page hard-bound encyclopedia featuring over 7400 hosta descriptions, A-Z. There are over 1897 color photos. This is the most definitive work on hostas to date. The author is the same who published the very popular Hosta Handbook which is out of print, but continues to be sought after by hosta collectors. The descriptive format for each hosta in this encyclopedia is nearly identical to that of the Hosta Handbook. That is, for each hosta, the following information is included: name, name of hybrid &amp; hybridizer (if known), origin, history, description of hosta (size, coloration, habit, etc), flower, status of availability, author's comments, similar hosta types, significant sports and significant seedlings. This hosta guide is the ultimate guide for anyone interested in hosta information. Published in 2009 by the author's hosta nursery: Q &amp; Z Nursery, INCCover Price of this book is 79.95. Our Amazon price is 87.95 because Amazon's shipping reimbursement to the seller of 3.99 does not cover the actual shipping cost, packaging for corner protection or insurance &amp; delivery confirmation of this 12 lb book package. Our actual USPS shipping and insurance cost is 8.29 for standard media mail and 15.25 for expedited, ie priority. (Please note that most retail nurseries, including Q &amp; Z the publisher, are charging $12 for media mail shipping per book and you must purchase 2 books.) We've done our best to keep the cost affordable so that Amazon shoppers can find this great book.

The Hostapedia: An Encyclopedia of Hostas

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Q & Z Nursery

In his Field Guide to Hostas Mark Zilis takes the mystery out of selecting, growing, breeding, and propagating hostas. Through photos, measurements, and comments he describes the 272 most important hostas in existence. This guide does not stop at describing varieties. It delves into topics of interest to hosta growers such as nomenclature, taxonomy, history, and hostas in the wild. All these features along with a thorough discussion of problems faced by hosta growers and the value of various trees, shrubs and companion plants make this a book that every serious shade gardener, hosta aficionado, and horticulturist should own.

Mark Zilis' Field Guide to Hostas

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The Hosta Handbook

The Hostapedia: An Encyclopedia of Hostas

Mark Zilis' Field Guide to Hostas