"Dirr's Hardy Trees and Shrubs - an Illustrated Encyclopedia" by Michael A. Dirr

This bestselling encyclopedia, illustrated with brilliant photographs, describes the best woody plants adapted to cooler climates, showing both habit and details of more than 500 species, and including some 700 additional cultivars and varieties. Brief cultural information is supplied for each plant, as well as Dirr's perceptive comments and opinions. This is a USED copy, original copyright 1997, this is from the 21st printing in 2007. Except for some light wear on the book jacket and the buyer's name on the inside, it is in excellent condition. 493 pages including index, loaded with pictures on almost every page.