Some 6,000 individual perennial species and cultivars are profiled in this comprehensive reference. Organized alphabetically by genera, the volume features close-up photographs of hardy herbaceous perennials in full color accompanied by detailed horticultural information and planting suggestions. Special attention has been given to four groups: aroids, ferns, ornamental grasses, and hardy orchids. Plant expert Rice is the author of some 20 books, including five on perennials. Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)