A photographic guide to more than 500 bulbs by type, size, season of interest, and color. Packed with more than 500 photographs of over 500 plants, Bulbs is an inspiring handbook to help you identify, choose and grow your favorite varieties. Discover at a glance the full range of bulbs available. Each entry combines a plant portrait with a concise botanical description, plus cultivation and propagation details. Helpful symbols indicate preferred growing conditions and cold hardiness. If you want a specific leaf or flower color in a particular season, the Plant Catalog will offer you the perfect specimen. All the essential considerations, such as selecting bulbs, choosing a site and preparing the ground, watering, mulching, feeding, weeding, pest control, and transplanting are clearly explained.