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The information in this book concerning propagation techniques is often our reference

book. It guides you through each plant’s life cycle and steps of propagating. Design layouts of suggested plants for sun, partial sun, and shade, plus soil preparation and maintenance give the beginner a good foundation to work from.

The chapter on Ferns, their life cycle’s spore propagation and growing conditions is especially helpful. Also the calendar of blooming dates will assure you of a plan that will help you have native perennial beds that bloom all season long.

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The pictures in this book are so beautiful you will keep it close by to enjoy as you relax, use it for its easy-to-understand cultural information, or share it with other gardners.

For success with Perennials, proper planning, soil preparation, and ideal conditions are essential. You will find help in all these areas and much more.

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Wildflowers of North Carolina – Second Edition – Justice, Bell, & Lindsey

You will find much information in this Second Edition of a long time favorite, to help

Justice, Bell and Lindsey have included, in addition to beautiful photographs, 100 additional species and information to address developments in the field of plant conservation, medicinal properties, cultivation of species in a wild garden and much more. As stated in the introduction “Anyone who takes the time to get to know and appreciate one of our wildflowers helps to preserve them”

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This is a comprehensive guide with 600 color photos, a pictorial key for help in identification of wildflowers, an extensive Description of Species, a Glossary of Botanical names and a wonderful introduction answering the question What’s In A Name?

This complete, non-technical field guide is useful for much of the eastern United States.

Many of the flowers listed grow other places as well as the Southeast. Keep this one available for reference or just plain enjoyment.

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Richard Bir, a horticulture specialist, identifies some of the showiest woody plants native to the Eastern United States and tells how to grow and propagate them in your garden. It has some hard to find information on many plants that are familiar to you and some that you may not have heard of. He offers this information in everyday terms rather than all technical language. You can grasp it easily. We highly recommend this book for your library.

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Go beyond admiring wildflowers for their beauty and learn something about them. How did they come by their common and scientific names? Why does one grow in wetlands and others on mountain tops? Which ones are birds attracted to? What role have they played in folklore and what role do they play in modern medicine? As you hike, take a leisurely walk, or even drive along a highway, take time to look out the window and enjoy what nature has to offer. Perhaps your interest will be awakened and you will look for answers to these questions. The Blue Ridge Mountains and the Great Smoky Mountains are abundant

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These beautifully created and artfully designed note cards will allow you to share the beauty of wildflowers with friends and family. The inside of the cards are blank so you can write your own message. These also make great gifts. The cards are 4 x 6 inches and come with envelopes in a clear plastic box.