The gardener's peony : herbaceous and tree peonies / Martin Page.
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TextPublication details: Portland : Timber Press, 2005.Description: 267 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cmISBN: - 0881926949
- 9780881926941
- SB413.P4 P342 2005
- LAN 474P
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 244-248) and index.
Chapter 1. Introduction: history of peonies -- Chapter 2. Morphology -- Chapter 3. Taxonomy and classification of the genus Paeonia -- Chapter 4. The Species -- Chapter 5. Cultivars of Paeonia lactiflora -- Chapter 6. Hybrid herbaceous peonies -- Chapter 7. Chinese tree peonies -- Chapter 8. Japanese tree peonies -- Chapter 9. Hybrid tree peonies -- Chapter 10 Intersectional hybrid or "Itoh" peonies -- Chapter 11. Growing peonies: buying; planting; cultivation; cut flowers; propagation; pests and diseases -- Chapter 12. Peony breeders -- Chapter 13. Question time -- Appendix A: Synonyms -- Appendix B: Peonies awarded a gold medal by the American Peony Society -- Appendix C: Peony conservation -- Glossary -- Bibliography -- Where to see peonies -- List of suppliers.
"This informative guide highlights the best peonies for gardeners, paying particular attention to the tree peonies, herbaceous hybrids and the latest cultivars of Paeonia lactiflora." "Advice on buying peonies along with detailed cultivation requirements for the individual groups will ensure success in the garden, while information on the history of peonies, conservation issues, and morphology complete this authoritative review."--BOOK JACKET.