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A thorough treatment of the Lilac genus and a must-have for anyone interested in these plants. -- Robert Haehle South Florida Sun-Sentinel 20080801 Vrugtman has succeeded in beautifully updating an essential volume. There are important changes in classifications listed in the new version, and it is a must-have. ... The pictures themselves are so gorgeous they conjure up the exquisite aroma. -- Renee E. D'Aoust Idaho Farm Bureau Quarterly 20081001 Specialist [this book] may be, but it's good to know [it's] there as a source to be consulted, say, on breeding or propagation, as well as the different species themselves. -- Stephen Anderton Times (London) 20081204 Do not let the encyclopedic nature of the book intimidate you - this is no dry read ... For the cultivar descriptions, the accompanying photos, the updated taxonomic treatment, and the history and tales, this is a book that belongs on every lilac lover's bookshelf. -- Stan C. Hokanson American Gardener 20090101 One test of a good book is that it inspires, and this one has certainly persuaded me to plant more lilacs. -- Martyn Rix BBC Gardens 20090201 Fiala will forever be linked to American lilacs, and his book is an essential legacy for anyone who loves these shrubs. -- Maureen Gilmer Evansville Courier and Press 20090401
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First published in 1988 by award-winning American hybridizer Reverend John Fiala, this unique reference quickly became known worldwide as the lilac lovers' bible. The latest revision combines Fiala's passion for lilacs with the expertise of Canadian plantsman Freek Vrugtman, the international lilac registrar. The new book provides up-to-date information on the 21 known lilac species and 10 natural hybrids, as well as hundreds of the 2000 named cultivars. Five hundred color photos have been added, including some which show the newest introductions from Russia and Poland. The text addresses practical concerns of selecting, growing, propagating, and using lilacs in the landscape, alone or with companion plants. It also provides fascinating details of the history, origin, and discovery of the species and of the people behind the development of the cultivars. A new chapter on lilacs in art and crafts and an updated list of places where lilacs can be viewed and celebrated complete this rich resource. Packed with 580 gorgeous color photographs, most of them previously unpublished, Lilacs: A Gardener's Encyclopedia tells the story of a classic spring-flowering shrub cherished for its reliable masses of colorful flowers and sweet fragrance.
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Lilacs from A to Z
6 Jan 2009
Format:Hardcover
As the title states - it is an Encyclopedia. Within its pages you will find all that is possible to know about lilacs to publishing date. You will find therein, answers to any lilac question. If your answer is not there it is probably unknowable - lost in the mists of time - but that too is explained. There is an impressive 15 page(2 columns per page) list of "Literature Citations" at the end of the book. Freek Vrugtman has meticulously researched and verified all information and he gives us a most satisfying, complete, comprehensive story of lilacs.
Vrugtman revised John L. Fiala's book "Lilacs The Genus Syringa" published in 1988, and added to it the subsequent 20 years of development and progress of the lilac world which spans the globe in temperate climates. He has written in a very readable formal style and treated professionally all information pertaining to lilacs. Fiala himself would be proud to see how his own accomplishments in the first version provided the basis for this excellent new book.
Who could possibly know lilacs better than Vrugtman? He has been the 'International Lilac Registrar' since 1975. Since that time he has worked on the growing 'International Register and Checklist of Cultivar Names in the Genus Syringa'. He presently enjoys Curator Emeritus status. He was curator of two important gardens in Canada,the Royal Botanical Gardens in Hamilton, Ontario (home to the world-renowned Katie Osborne Lilac Garden) and the Botanical Garden at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver BC. He served on editorial committees for the 'International Code of Nomenclature for Cultivated Plants' and he was awarded in 2002 the ISHS Medal by the 'International Society for Horticulture Science'. His vast knowledge and experience are shared in this book.
This volume will be treasured by anyone who enjoys lilacs and gardens. The five hundred plus tantilizing color photographs add enormously to the reader's enjoyment and/or perhaps torment as the images create a longing for the fragrance of lilacs.
Vrugtman revised John L. Fiala's book "Lilacs The Genus Syringa" published in 1988, and added to it the subsequent 20 years of development and progress of the lilac world which spans the globe in temperate climates. He has written in a very readable formal style and treated professionally all information pertaining to lilacs. Fiala himself would be proud to see how his own accomplishments in the first version provided the basis for this excellent new book.
Who could possibly know lilacs better than Vrugtman? He has been the 'International Lilac Registrar' since 1975. Since that time he has worked on the growing 'International Register and Checklist of Cultivar Names in the Genus Syringa'. He presently enjoys Curator Emeritus status. He was curator of two important gardens in Canada,the Royal Botanical Gardens in Hamilton, Ontario (home to the world-renowned Katie Osborne Lilac Garden) and the Botanical Garden at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver BC. He served on editorial committees for the 'International Code of Nomenclature for Cultivated Plants' and he was awarded in 2002 the ISHS Medal by the 'International Society for Horticulture Science'. His vast knowledge and experience are shared in this book.
This volume will be treasured by anyone who enjoys lilacs and gardens. The five hundred plus tantilizing color photographs add enormously to the reader's enjoyment and/or perhaps torment as the images create a longing for the fragrance of lilacs.
The best refernce book on Lilacs
28 Jun 2010
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Lilacs are my favorite flower. This is the only book I've been able to find that covers the growing, care and selection of lilacs as well as the history. The photos are fabulous .
One word...wait for it...LILACS.
13 May 2009
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
Indispensable for the lilac collector, grower, retailer, or garden club. Photos of darn near every variety known to man....the photos are worth the cost of the book, and the history & genealogy of every lilac is useful for those of us in the growing business.
My only criticism is the photos are so often taken in bright sunlight, rather than in overcast conditions. Harsh light makes it difficult to appreciate the subtle difference in hue of, say, 'Monge' and 'Pocahontas' lilacs. And if you've dealt with a president emeritus of the local garden club, you know how important that is!
My only criticism is the photos are so often taken in bright sunlight, rather than in overcast conditions. Harsh light makes it difficult to appreciate the subtle difference in hue of, say, 'Monge' and 'Pocahontas' lilacs. And if you've dealt with a president emeritus of the local garden club, you know how important that is!
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