The propagation of alpine plants and dwarf bulbs.1992. 45 figs. XI,193 p. gr8vo. Hard cover.

This guide is intended for use by rock gardeners of temperate regionsin both hemispheres. It is the first major guide for over 40 years andis set to become the standard reference work. Describes all the methodsof propagation likely to be needed for alpines. Timing is given byseason rather than month to cater for gardeners worldwide. The detaileddescriptions of propagation methods are complemented by line drawingswhich illustrate important points. There is also a section devoted tothe propagation of dwarf bulbs with additional information on theircultivation. The bulk of the book comprises an alphabetical list ofsome 1000 genera of plants which may be grown on rock gardens in temperate regions of the world. Many of these are common, a few unexpected, some rare, and there are new or recent introductions. Eachentry details the plant's family and habits, and there are also ahardiness key and comments on behaviour and method(s) of propagation.