DAHLIAS, A Plantsman's Guide To, by Philip Damp - 1989

Ward Lock, London - first edition 1989 Hardcover, 9" x 7", with dust jacket AS NEW book in AS NEW unclipped dust jacket Yellow cloth-bound boards with gold type to spine, 41 full-colour photographs, many line drawings & diagrams, appendix (History of National Dahlia Society - UK), and index. An informative and attractive introduction to the dahlia plant family. Provides many ideas for growing the dahlia to its full potential; ways to mix different types, and how to grow with other flowers to produce original and beautiful garden schemes. This book also devotes considerable space to recommended varieties from among the ten recognised groupings. Covers propagation, cultivation, and raising new varieties.