The New Royal Horticultural Society Dictionary. Index of Garden Plants. 1994. 16 pls.(line drawings). LXI,1234 p. gr8vo.Cloth.

To identify and name a plant correctly is a constant concern togardeners and horticulturists. Botanical names change with the progressof science and at times gardeners need an authoritative guide to changesin plant nomenclature. This Index, based on the findings of a world-wideteam of experts assembled to create The New Royal Horticultural SocietyDictionary of Gardening, is the first single-volume work to providenewly revised names for over 60.000 ornamental and economic plants.Plant names familiar to gardeners but now rejected by botanists areretained as cross-references. In addition, 30.000 cultivars are listed,as are 12.000 popular names, from Aaron's Rod to Zucchini. Each of theplants named carries a brief description and a hardiness rating, to makethis an invaluable work of reference for all involved with plants andgardens. - Second hand copy. Good state.