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Bulb: A Hand-Picked Selection of the World's Most Beautiful Bulbs [Hardcover]

Anna Pavord (Author)
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Publication Date: 7 Sep 2009 | ISBN-10: 1845334159 | ISBN-13: 978-1845334154
In this personal selection and authoritative guide to the most gorgeous bulbs on the earth, Anna Pavord, world-famous author of "The Tulip", writes charmingly about her favourite subject from Acis to Zigadenus via Tulip and Crocus. After a fascinating introduction explaining why bulbs are different from other kinds of plant, where they come from, and their history, the different types of bulbs are featured alphabetically in a jewel-box-like gallery. Throughout this gallery, each plant is beautifully illustrated by award-winning photographer Andrew Lawson. Anna describes each of the bulbous plants in detail, furnishing us with all the information we could ever need, including facts common to each group, growing information, and how to use the bulb in the garden. Bringing each bulb to life with beautiful description, anecdote and historical tale, Anna's enthusiasm for these delicious plants can only be described infectious.

"… a gorgeous, cloth-bound hymn in words and pictures to hundreds of flowers…" - The Mail on Sunday

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  • Hardcover: 544 pages
  • Publisher: Mitchell Beazley (7 Sep 2009)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1845334159
  • ISBN-13: 978-1845334154
  • Product Dimensions: 19.5 x 28.7 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
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…it just may become a gardening classic… --The Mail Weekend

… a gorgeous, cloth-bound hymn in words and pictures to hundreds of flowers… --The Mail on Sunday Books pages

Written by one of our finest writers, it sings of all the possibilities that you could and should add to your garden...this tome is a testament to a lifetime of learning... The description of individual flowers are sublime - Garden's Illustrated --Garden's Illustrated

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Anna Pavord writes for the Independent, Country Life, Country Living and the Observer. She has authored several books, including the internationally acclaimed bestseller, The Tulip.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A classic in the making 6 Sep 2009
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I was lucky enough to be sent an advance copy of this, and I liked it so much I've ordered another copy as a present. It is a most beautiful book, with superb photographs and lavishly illustrated, as you would expect at this hefty price. Anna Pavord's essays on the bulbs are always interesting and illuminating - even reading what she has to say on everyday bulbs like hyacinths or crocuses is an education. The real interest for me are the less well-known bulbs that she profiles. I doubt there has been a better gardening book this year, and if you're looking for a Christmas present for the keen gardener in your life, this would be a very good choice.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Triumph of style over content 8 Jan 2010
By Dan Gleebits
I enjoy and admire Anna Pavord's articles but I tried to read Tulip and it bored me to sobs. There's a bit more vim to the writing style in this, with the advantage for the author that there is no particular narrative to have to try to explain, and for the reader to endure. Andrew Lawson's photographs are excellent, as usual, and it is a thoroughly presentable edition. But I get the feeling that it's not actually meant to be read. Which could be just as well: I find there are many technical shortcomings, and much that remains vague or unexplained. Dipping in at random, I find long explanations about differing rates of emergence of Hippeastrum foliage, attributed to different varieties. Apart from being tedious and irrelevant, rates of emergence are completely abitrary. Far more useful would have been to mention that some varieties keep their leaves (Appleblossom) while others are deciduous.
And why Bulb (singular)? This is a book to coo over, not to read.
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4.0 out of 5 stars A hymn to all things bulb - and rhizome, tuber and corm 13 Oct 2009
By Wiltshire Bookworm TOP 500 REVIEWER
Anna Pavord will forever be associated with Tulips. However, she has now widened her horizons much, much further to bring us 600 of her favourite bulbs. Pedants will of course say she has not been so narrow-minded, but has selected the most exquisite of flowers from those using means of underground storage with which to lay dormant. I, for one won't quibble with that wider remit.

The result is a jewel-box of flowers to celebrate each season, lovingly photographed by Andrew Lawson with Anna's enthusiastic prose to match. Those of you who've read The Tulip might be a little disappointed with this volume. With 600 bulbs, there is no way she could go into their story in such minute detail as she did with that previous opus. Instead she provides vignettes for each chosen one (including 60 Tulips) with both cultural and historical information stitched together in her distinctive way. Sandwiched between these are essays to introduce each section of the book.

In Britain we have so few native bulbs, but Anna tells us the story of the 3 main waves of introduction to this country: from the east via the Silk Road (e.g. Tulips), from the New World (e.g. Trillium) and South Africa (e.g. Nerines). Their portabilty and dormancy made them ripe for trade and our gardens are much richer as a result.

A book to constantly dip in to for fresh delights and inspiration, especially as the nights draw in towards winter.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Bulbs
What a great book. A comprehensive guide for gardeners with the text supported with quality photographs. It makes you reach for the bulb catalogues.
Published 4 months ago by digit
5.0 out of 5 stars An instant classic!
Anna Pavord's love for the bulbous plants she presents to us in this beautifully produced book is supported by her huge knowledge of their origins and the roles they can play in... Read more
Published 17 months ago by D. L. Adlam
5.0 out of 5 stars Essential
I bought this book thinking it would be an encyclopaedia with pictures of a good number of presently available bulbs featured - a bit like the wonderful books by Roger Phillips. Read more
Published on 20 May 2010 by rollerskate
5.0 out of 5 stars Bulb
Bought as a present for my husband who is a keen gardener. He is delighted with it.Lovely book.Quality pictures.
Published on 10 Jan 2010 by Virginia Barratt
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Book
Fantasic book full of relevant information of the comprehensive selection of bulbs featured. The illustrations were extremely good and served to make one wish to plant them all. Read more
Published on 19 Oct 2009 by P. A. Minns
4.0 out of 5 stars A brief look at " Bulb "
After a brief look through this book I must say that it seems to be
a really interesting and informative read.
Published on 17 Oct 2009 by Mr. Graham Barks
3.0 out of 5 stars Not as intereting as tulip
the book is beautifullyoproduced but did not live up to the reviews I'd read
No problem with delivery etc
Published on 5 Oct 2009 by E. Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars Photos and descriptions on bulbs,- unbelievable
I found this new book on bulbs 'BULB' to be an exciting book to have with its truly magnificent photos and its printed words so easy and big to read. Read more
Published on 6 Sep 2009 by Rodja NZ
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