Judy Walker, New Orleans Times-Picayune 09/27/2002
Book Description
Surprisingly, in contrast to their sophisticated beauty, magnolias are easy to grow. This guide for hands-on gardeners is full of useful advice and ideas, including: - the history of magnolias - cultivation and propagation - landscaping with magnolias in small and large gardens - Soulangeana hybrids - companion planting - the best whites, pinks, reds and purples, yellows and others - rare and special magnolias - magnolia relatives, michelias and liriodendrons - over 95 beautiful full color photographs
Magnolias includes traditional species and newer varieties, magnolias that flower quickly and those that take some time to bloom, magnolias for any size garden, perfumed magnolias, and many related plants. Wonderful photographs, nursery sources, a bibliography, hardiness zones and a full index complete this inspiring guide to this most beautiful tree.
