The managing owner of Siskiyou Rare Plant Nursery in Medford, Oregon showcases some 1,300 low-lying plants suitable for rock garden crevices. Inspiring photos of plants from Abies balsamea (balsam fir) to Zinnia grandiflora colorfully complement the concise but adequately detailed cultivation descriptions for home as well as professional gardeners. Includes a listing of rock garden plant families, plants for specific purposes and locations, full-page color hardiness maps, and a few references. Indexed by common names and synonyms to the accepted names. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)