America's gardening authority for more than a century introduces a new series for the home gardener — an invaluable reference for beginning and experienced gardeners alike Annuals Features:
- Detailed descriptions of more than 70 outstanding annuals, including recommended varieties and tips for design, color, and companion planting
- Complete cultural information, advice on soil preparation, scores of tips, and essential information on both new and old-fashioned annual favorites
- A superb "plant portrait" section — every annual explained and fully illustrated with many entries showing multiple photos to distinguish confusing varieties
- Special chapters include "Designing an Annual Garden," "The Annual Planting and Growing Guide" and more
Each volume in the Burpee American Gardening Series features:
- Environmentally sound and organic gardening practices
- The authoritative review of Burpee's staff of horticulturists and plant breeders
- A full chapter devoted to questions most frequently asked of Burpee's Customer Service, with in-depth answers
- Down-to-earth, easy-to-follow advice
- Thorough cross-referencing with Latin and common names for easy use
- Fabulous color photography throughout
- The newly revised USDA Plant Hardiness Map of the United States
A Selection of the Book-of-the-Month Club
