A substantial discussion of propagation techniques is followed by a listing of 149 genera and some 300 species of herbaceous perennials, covering the family, common names, description, hardiness, season of bloom, propagation, germination overview, growing on, varieties, related material, uses, and home garden value. Appendices include the USDA hardiness zone map and three lists: perennials propagated from seed, methods for propagation of some 150 perennials, and a perennial source list. Includes a glossary and 70 color plates. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.