Bulbs

This little book is a handy introduction for gardeners who are interested in adding bulbs to their flower beds. The book has a heavy-duty plastic cover so you can take it outside and use it as a guide when you actually plant the bulbs.The sections are laid out by type, color, and size, and filled with lots of photos that give you an idea of what the plant will look like in flower. Each entry has symbols that indicate soil, light, and water conditions for best growth, as well as space requirements. This is handy because bulbs come from all over the world from dry hot places to cold wet places.This is a plant book, don't look for design ideas here. Also, the number of entries is limited to what appear to be the most popular bulbs--the ones you are likely to find in the nursery store and general plant catalogues. This book is not an encyclopedia.