Book of the month.No other flower compares with the dahlia dahlia (däl`yə, dăl`–) [for Anders Dahl, 1751–89, Swedish botanist and pupil of Linnaeus], any plant of the genus Dahlia for its range of brilliant colours, dramatic shapes and sheer impact in the late summer and autumn garden. Encyclopedia of Dahlias by Bill McLaren Bill McLaren (born 1923) is a Scottish former rugby union commentator, known as 'the voice of rugby', renowned the world over until his retirement in 2002. Early life McLaren was born in Hawick in 1923 and grew up to be a talented flanker. (Timber Press, 212pp, pounds 29.99) embraces them all, from modest pompons to spectacular giant cactus types. The author is America's leading expert on the subject and, through 855 colour photographs, introduces many enticing varieties that will be new to British enthusiasts. As he demonstrates, for every gaudy selection in shocking pink or orange there is a delicate orchid or waterlily type in soft shades of Noun 1. shades of - something that reminds you of someone or something; "aren't there shades of 1948 here?" reminder - an experience that causes you to remember something cream or mauve. Nearly 700 kinds of dahlia are described, with advice on their culture, propagation and use in garden design. |
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