Concise descriptions, keys and elegant illustrations of more than 300 commonly grown begonias.
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Begonias have enormous horticultural appeal, are widely cultivated in the home and are increasing in variety, including hardy species for the garden and semi-hardy species for containers. It is no wonder that these intriguing plants have gained such a following. Concise descriptions, keys and elegant illustrations of more than 300 commonly grown species and their most popular cultivars are included. Additional chapters cover their cultural history, cultivation, natural history and distribution.
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Begonias is a book written by a sincere and knowledgeable lover of this diverse genus of perennial with their fabulous blooms — it will be a long-lasting addition to any gardener's library.
Tebbitt ... makes a welcome addition to the horticultural literature with this work, particularly because it concentrates on species rather than hybrids, and description rather than cultivation. ... Over 200 color photos and numerous high-quality line drawings add to the appeal and utility of this work.
This will be a useful book to Begonia gardeners and botanists alike.
