Its sheer utility will commend it to every gardener. But, beyond that, readers will find it a delightful collection of plant lore, history, places, and plantsmen.
a wonderfully concise guide to the morass of botanical and common names.
Carry it in your pocket and never again be at a loss for a botanical name.
A brilliant all-words/no-pictures handbook. -- Cynthia Boyd "St. John's Express" (02/28/2004)
By far the best gardener's dictionary I have seen to date. -- Ernie Lythgoe "Coastal Grower" (10/01/1987)
The real beauty of this incredible handbook is in its information. -- Lynette Walther "Palatka Daily News" (03/10/1999)
"Dictionary of Plant Names" is current, expertly written and-important to gardeners-easy to use. -- Fred Archibald "Frederick News-Post" (11/05/1986)
The Timber Press small hardcover will fit in the glove compartment... and be a take-it-with-you aid on every garden tour and visit to public gardens. -- A. Carman Clark "Camden Herald" (03/04/1999)
" A brilliant all-words/no-pictures handbook." -- Cynthia Boyd, St. John's Express, February 28, 2004
" The real beauty of this incredible handbook is in its information." -- Lynette Walther, Palatka Daily News, March 10, 1999
" The Timber Press small hardcover will fit in the glove compartment ... and be a take-it-with-you aid on every garden tour and visit to public gardens." -- A. Carman Clark, Camden Herald, March 4, 1999
"The Timber Press small hardcover will fit in the glove compartment ... and be a take-it-with-you aid on every garden tour and visit to public gardens."--A. Carman Clark, Camden Herald, March 4, 1999
"The real beauty of this incredible handbook is in its information."--Lynette Walther, Palatka Daily News, March 10, 1999--Lynette Walther "Palatka Daily News "
"A brilliant all-words/no-pictures handbook."--Cynthia Boyd, St. John's Express, February 28, 2004--Cynthia Boyd "St. John's Express "
