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Product Description Hostas is the definitive guide to the popular hardy perennial that gardeners have come to rely upon and enjoy. Favored for their beauty and longevity, these shade-loving, low-maintenance plants bear foliage in all manner of shape, size and texture and in colors ranging from steel blue, tonal greens and yellows to multi-colored. Their long-blooming, aromatic flowers come in variations of white, pale lavender and blue-purple. The growing season for hostas stretches from early spring to late fall, and they flourish in Zone 3 -- most of the continental United States as well as populated areas of Canada and Alaska. Rosemary Barrett provides expert advice on these outstanding plants. Following a brief section on the history of hostas, she covers the various cultivars in fine detail, with topics that include: Cultivation Enhancing a garden Propagation Container-growing Landscaping Plant and tree companions Borders and beds A catalog of hostas Garden settings. Featuring lush color photographs throughout, Hostas is ideal for gardeners at all levels of expertise. From Booklist Sharing her experiences based on years of gardening with hostas, Barrett, along with coauthor Hughes, guides readers through the limitless variety and versatility of each plant, highlighting more than one hundred species and varieties, and offering landscape ideas, companion plantings, and specific cultivar information for both. Carol Haggas Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved Review The book provides pictures of many varieties, which shows both their color and their setting in the garden. (Linda Hutchinson Pasadena Star-News 2004-08-14) Clear and plentiful instructions about how to propagate and cultivate hostas and what other plants make good companions. ( Science News 2004-09-04) Hundreds of vibrant photos... helpful information about propagation, color selections, container planting, and companion plants. ( Landscape Architecture Magazine) Revel in the luscious images... We especially commend Hostas as an inspiring picture album showing the most appealing Hosta selections at their best. ( HortIdeas) Make it easy on yourself. Learn everything you need to know about choosing and growing hostas from Rosemary Barrett. (Connie Krochmal BellaOnline) Great landscaping ideas for many different types of gardens... will inspire gardeners everywhere. (Patty Jessome Edmonton Sun 2004-05-29) A general interest book, written in an informal, almost chatty, tone... a valuable resource for anyone like myself who has a large area of deep shade in their yard... recommended for any public library. (Karin J. Shank E-Streams) A loving look at a garden staple... endless ideas for that shady spot in your garden. ( Halifax Chronicle Herald 2004-06-20) Guides readers through the limitless variety and versatility of each plant... excels with its clear concise format, detailed descriptions, and superlative color photography. (Carol Haggas Booklist / RBB 2004-03-15) A range of ideas and plans for different types of gardens, from large woodland expanses to small shade and container gardens. (Jane Gadd Globe and Mail 2004-06-04) A good guide to have on hand... larded with photos of a great number of varieties... mini-catalogue of hosta varieties. (Mary Anne Beaudette Kingston Whig-Standard 2004-05-22) The beauty and versatility of hostas comes through big time here... All in all, a useful, handsome book. (Kym Pokorny and Dianna K. Colvin Portland Oregonian 2004-11-25) About the Author Rosemary Barrett is the author of three other gardening books and is co-owner of a nursery. Derek Hughes specializes in gardening and horticultural photography. His work frequently appears in books and magazines. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. Introduction Hostas are plants grown for their wonderful foliage of infinite variation. Depending on the species or cultivar, the hosta can have blue, gr