THE COLOR ENCYCLOPEDIAS OF HOSTAS
by Diana Grenfell & Michael Shadrack
Timber Press, Inc. The Haseltine Building, 133 S. W. 2nd AVe., Suite 450, Portland, OR 97204-3527.www.timberpress.com 2004.$49.95.
The first 3 chapters describe the Hosta species, their origin, how they were brought to the West, where they grow wild, and identification. All gardeners will love these chapters for their clarity.Then, how to garden with hostas describe the soils, sites, water, and shade requirements. The remainder of the book pages 50- 387 group popular hostas by color. Size, origin, clump size and habit, description and comments are featured for each hosta. Many pictures accompany the text.Hardiness Zone Maps, sources for hostas, glossary and index conclude this fine book on Hostas. Every hosta lover needs this book!
- Carol Catlin
