Re: Ten most useful garden books

**"Christopher P. Lindsey" t*@spamfodder.com**

> Are there other books that you think should be on a list of ten do-all reference books for North America instead of the potentials listed?

Hi Sally,

   I've found "Native, Trees, Shrubs and Vines for Urban and Rural 
   America" by Hightshoe to be indispensable.  It doesn't have a huge
   number of plants listed, but gives really detailed descriptions
   and cultural info for the plants inside.

   Landscape designers would also probably find "The Complete Plant
   Selection Guide" by Stoecklein to be extremely useful -- it tries
   to identify plants for specific landscaping needs.

   From a naming standpoint, I always buy the RHS Plant Finder from
   amazon.co.uk annually.  It has the most up-to-date nomenclature
   and cultivars.

   Finally, the taxonomist in me needs "Vascular Plant Taxonomy" by
   Walters & Keil.  It's for the beginner, but really helps tie 
   in a lot of familial similarities and help one understand how
   plants relate to one another.

   All but Stoecklein's book would be on my top-ten list, no doubt.
   And if I didn't have degrees in landscape architecture and horticulture,
   Stoecklein would join their ranks as well.  :)

Chris

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