Daffodils. For Home, Garden and Show. 1987. numerous colour photographs. illustr. 176 p. gr8vo. Cloth.

The daffodil never fails to bring a cheerful splash of colour to ourwintry gardens. In breathtaking mass displays, suburban plots orcleverly placed tubs, its bright, reliable flowers are invaluable. Thislong-awaited, comprehensive new book proves that the familiar moderndaffodil has far more to offer than its fans realise. The superbphotographs show a colour range from glorious reds and pinks to the purewhite narcissus. There are charming miniatures for the rock garden,varieties for window boxes and hanging baskets - even a daffodil withtwenty delicate heads on each stem. With this book, you can havedaffodils in flower for six months of the year! Perfumed daffodils canbe raised indoors to bloom for Christmas, and all types look stunning ascut flowers, whatever your skills at flower arranging.