Dr. Larry Mellichamp is a Professor of Botany and Horticulture at the University of North Carolina where he has taught for over 30 years. Paula Gross holds a Masters in Horticulture from the University of Georgia. She also spent two years of training at Goodness Grows Nursery.
"Complete with seductive photographs and a lighthearted but
substantive text." --The New York Times
"An informative and visually arresting book devoted to a dizzying
array of plants not frequently found in typical American gardens.
Perfect for gardeners of all levels who wish to cultivate
out-of-the-ordinary plants and for armchair gardeners interested in
thumbing through photographs of unusual botanicals." --Library
Journal
"A must for any gardener with access to a hothouse and a desire to
grow something out of the ordinary. From strange orchids to voodoo
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difficulty ratings, hardiness zones, growing needs, and even height
and spread." --Midwest Book Review
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realm of ... wicked fun." --Houston Chronicle
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World-Herald
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"Bright, full-page photos add to the fascination as readers
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"Beautifully illustrated." --SciTech Book News
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"A fun and fascinating encyclopedia of weird plants that boast such
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--Norfolk Virginian-Pilot
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