Designed for plant hunting enthusiasts and growers, especially those seeking alpine plants for rock gardens, this volume provides a detailed catalog of the plants of the alpine North American West. Nicholls, a specialist in growing alpine plants of North America who is based in the UK, includes a lengthy description, range and type of habitat, process of propagation and cultivation for each plant. A color photo of each plant in its native habitat is included. Annotation (c) Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)