Agaves, Yuccas, and Related Plants A Gardener's Guide Author: Gary Irish, Mary F. Irish Editor: Timber Press, may 2000 Collection: A gardener's Guide Format: hardcover - 384 pages Dimensions (L cm x l cm x h cm) : 24 x 16 x 3 N°ISBN-10: 0881924423 Editorial description: Writing for gardeners who need specific information on these wonderful plants, Mary and Gary Irish provide detailed guidance on care, cultivation, and gardening uses. In addition, amateur naturalists will be pleased to note that the botanical history of the plants is given a succinct overview; complete keys are provided to help identify agaves and yuccas relying on foliage and growth form. Sixty-five species of agaves and twenty-five species of yuccas are profiled, together with information on natural habitat and garden care. Selected plants from nine other genera also are described. More than 100 color photographs and 18 drawings complement the text. | 
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