Finding an array of unique and diverse plants for shade might seem like a daunting task, with limited options available to the gardener. Shade perennial expert W. George Schmid dispels this perception in his new encyclopedia. This companionable reference provides information on more than 7000 species and cultivars in 184 genera, from "Acanthus" to "Woodwardia" -- some new to horticulture, others unjustly overlooked, but all beautifully suited to the...