"A comprehensive listing of over 700 species with detailed horticultural advice." -- Library Journal "Provides practical information for both the amateur, garden club member and the professional perennial gardener." -- National Gardener "A classic for those who design perennial gardens." -- Boston Globe "He (Joseph Hudak) knows his subject through and through and writes with economy and absolute clarity. it is brilliant. makes the book worth the price." -- Fine Gardening "An excellent resource for beginners or experts." -- Pappus "A practical perennial guide for North America, giving the monthly blooming schedules and growing requirements of more than 700 species.

" -- National Council of State Garden Clubs Book Reviews "An extremely useful reference." -- American Cottage Gardener "Has provided the gardening public with a valuable resource for creating or updating a perennial garden." -- Perennial Notes.