An Illustrated Encyclopedia of Clematis

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Product Description With more than 800 Clematis species and cultivated varieties from which to choose, gardeners and growers have been inundated with options. Even more frustrating for some has been the absence of a single comprehensive reference with which to identify the numerous cultivars. This new volume, written by distinguished clematis experts and backed by the authority of the British Clematis Society, is the first picture encyclopedia on the genus to encompass the garden-worthy species and hybrids. This long-awaited book is separated into two sections: the first is devoted to the care and cultivation of clematis, while the second provides an A–Z directory of more than 550 plants, from the acclaimed large-flowered forms to the less-familiar shrubby, subshrubby, and herbaceous forms that are beginning to be available. Using everyday language, the authors provide plant descriptions that include information on synonyms, origin, plant habit and height, flowers, pruning group, flowering period, cultural requirements, recommended uses in the garden, and hardiness zones. The text is accompanied by more than 650 magnificent color photos, making this encyclopedia an indispensable reference and guide. From Booklist Climbing, scrambling clematis are among the most desirable vines for gardens, from showy cultivars with huge flowers to vigorous species producing fluffy seedheads that outshine their blooms. Experienced and novice gardeners should equally enjoy delving into this comprehensive yet readily accessible overview of the genus. To inspire readers, Toomey and Leeds provide background history, an excellent botanical summary accompanied by concise line drawings, and sensible advice on cultivating and caring for myriad clematis varieties. The book's extensive directory includes essential information on more than 800 plants (with nearly as many photographs), including the origin, habitat, flowering period, and description for each. Whether the reader is a clematis aficionado or a budding greenthumb, this encyclopedic reference may well prove to be the ultimate resource for years to come, offering gardeners help in selecting plants appropriate for various geographical regions and growing conditions, and detailing the cultural requirements for a plant already acquired. Alice Joyce Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved Review At long last, we have one complete clematis resource. -- Barbara Blossom Ashmun, Fine Gardening, June 2002 If you love clematis, and encyclopedias, you’ll love [this book], which is the last word on the subject. -- Verlyn Klinkenborg, New York Times Book Review, December 2, 2001 Indispensable for any horticultural library as well as the library of any gardener seriously interested in clematis. -- Choice, February 2002 It is the most comprehensive reference to this genus to date. -- The Avant Gardener, November 2001 The latest and greatest book to have yet come from the pen of Ireland’s uncrowned Clematis Queen, Dr. Mary Toomey. -- Helen Rock, The Sunday Tribune(UK), September 16, 2001 There has been a steady stream of books for the self-styled 'clematarians'. . . but none is so handsome as this. -- David Mabberley, Biologist (UK) This volume should spark a revolution in clematis growing, while ensuring that the Queen of Climbers continues in her reign. -- Mark Griffiths, The Times (UK), October 26, 2001 Toomey and Leeds' extensive encyclopedia should largely put an end to the multi-volume search. It is that comprehensive. -- Dorothy Rodal, The American Gardener, May/June 2002 [This] is one of the most beautifully illustrated and informative plant encyclopedias that I have seen in recent years. -- Madeleine Wilde, Kirkland Courier, December 1, 2001 Book Description This recent volume, backed by the authority of the British Clematis Society, is the first picture encyclopedia on the genus to encompass the more than 800 garden-worthy species and hybrids. About t