Native Plants of the Northeast: A Guide for Gardening and Conservation - Donald J. Leopold

Nearly 700 species of native trees, shrubs, vines, ferns, grasses, and wildflowers from the Northeastern U.S. and all of Eastern Canada are discussed in this comprehensive guide. Illustrated throughout with color photographs, the encyclopedic portion of the book includes practical advice on cultivation and propagation plus information on hardiness. \nWritten by Donald J. Leopold, expert in horticulture, botany, forestry, and ecology \n No other single volume on native plants has such comprehensive horticultural coverage as Native Plants of the Northeast: A Guide for Gardening and Conservation. Nearly seven hundred species of native trees, shrubs, vines, ferns, grasses, and wildflowers from the northeastern quarter of the United States and all of eastern Canada are included. Each plant description includes information about cultivation and propagation, ranges, and hardiness. An appendix recommends particular plants for difficult situations, as well as attracting butterflies, hummingbirds, and other wildlife.\n