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The Flower Gardener’s Bible
by Lewis and Nancy Hill
As the title suggests, this volume covers every aspect of flower gardening, from designing the beds to choosing the plants. (Oversize 635.9 HIL)

The New Flower Gardener
by Pippa Greenwood
This colorful book is organized first by plant types and then by plants for specific purposes, such as flowers for shade, for cutting, for seedheads, etc. (Oversize 635.9 GRE)

The Random House Book of Perennials (2 Volumes)
by Roger Phillips and Martyn Rix
2,500 plants for almost any location! (Oversize 635.932 PHI)

Taylor’s Guide to Annuals
by Barbara Ellis
Ellis has structured this book like a field guide, with beautiful photographs in the front, and detailed descriptions and growing tips in the back. (635.931 ELL)

The Harrowsmith Annual Garden
by Jennifer Bennett and Turid Forsyth
Flowers are organized by how they function in the garden – as climbers, shade plants, fragrant flowers, etc. (Oversize 635.931 BEN)

A Book of Blue Flowers
by Robert Geneve
One of the more uncommon flower colors gets the royal treatment. (635.968 GEN)

Growing Hardy Orchids
by John Tullock
Tullock discusses which orchids to grow and how to grow them, as well as addressing the conservation issues surrounding these rare gems. (639.934 TUL)

The Sweet Pea Book
by Graham Rice
Fragrance and color are the calling cards of these lovely flowers. (635.933 RIC)

Lilacs: The Genus Syringa
by Fr. John Fiala
A comprehensive look at a familiar flower, this classic is once again available for your enjoyment. (635.976 FIA)

American Azaleas
by Clarence Towe
Our sometimes underappreciated native azaleas are described here in detail. (635.933 TOW)

Timber Press Pocket Guide to Bulbs
by John Bryan
More than 700 bulb species are highlighted in this new reference guide. (635.94 BRY)

Daffodils for American Gardens
by Brent and Becky Heath
What a variety of daffodils! The authors describe how to plant them most efficiently and how to take care of them to keep the blooms coming year after year. (635.934 HEA)

No-Fail Flower Garden
by Joan Benjamin and Barbara W. Ellis
This book contains creative ideas for different types of flower gardens, and basic information about choosing, growing and propagating a variety of plants. (635.9 ROD)

Better Homes and Gardens Complete Guide to Flower Gardening
by Susan A. Roth
Roth’s book is packed full of great tips for growing flowers, including a section on wildflowers. (635.9 ROT)

Beautiful Easy Flower Gardens
by Laurence Sombke
The season-by-season advice given here will help keep your garden healthy and colorful throughout the year. (635.9 SOM)

Garden Plants and Flowers: An A to Z Guide to the Best Plants for Your Garden
by Ian Spence
The title says it all, this volume provides nice pictures to help you decide what to plant next. (635.903 SPE)

Geraniums and Pelargoniums
by John Feltwell
If you thought most geraniums were red, think again! Some of these flowers don’t even look like geraniums at all. Includes growing and placement suggestions. (Oversize 635.933 FEL)

The Encyclopedia of Roses
by Judith C. McKeon
In addition to describing numerous beautiful roses, this guide explains how to use safer, organic control methods for common rose pests and diseases. (Oversize 635.933 MCK)

Lilies
by Pamela McGeorge
The common lilies are represented here, but also some rare ones. (Oversize 635.934 MCG)

Flowering Shrubs
by James Underwood Crockett
Not all flowers come on small plants, as these impressive specimens show. (Oversize 635.976 CRO)

What will I plant? Where will I plant it? How can I make it grow? These are only a few of the questions that these wonderfully illustrated books will help you answer. Add some color and fragrance to your life while enjoying nature in your own backyard!

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