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Overview
An inspiring and comprehensive guide, The Sweet Pea Book is for anyone interested in growing these most exquisite of fragrant flowers and using them in the garden. It covers the colorful history of the sweet pea, provides detailed practical advice on seed raising and cultivation, offers ideas for using the plants effectively in the garden, and discusses dwarf sweet peas for small gardens and patios. A comprehensive descriptive list of species and varieties will prove useful to all sweet pea enthusiasts.
Synopsis
An inspiring and comprehensive guide for anyone interested in growing these fragrant flowers. Covers history of the sweet pea, seed raising and cultivation, and dwarf varieties for small gardens and patios.
Toronto Star
"For complete immersion in the allure of the sweet pea, check out The Sweet Pea Book."
—Kathy Renwald, Toronto Star, January 20, 2005
Editorials
Booklist
"Gardeners wishing to grow copious amounts of healthy sweet peas for cutting or to enliven flower beds and borders should heed Rice's expert counsel."Alice Joyce, Booklist, October 15, 2003
Shelbyville Sentinel-News
"[This] book is the most current and definitive book on sweet peas to date."—Jeneen Wiche, Shelbyville Sentinel-News, February 25, 2005
Toronto Star
"For complete immersion in the allure of the sweet pea, check out The Sweet Pea Book."—Kathy Renwald, Toronto Star, January 20, 2005
Book Details
Published
July 1, 2003
Publisher
Timber Press, Incorporated
Pages
144
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780881925951