Shrubs: Further Reading
All About Evergreens, Michael Dirr. 1984. Chevron Chemical CO: San Francisco, CA. Diseases and Pests of Ornamental Plants, Pascal P. Pirone. 1978. John Wiley and Sons: New York, NY. Gardening with Shade; Ideas for Planning and Planting, Suzanne ... [... more]
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Viburnum dentatum
Michael Dirr, in his classic "Manual of Woody Landscape Plants", correctly observes that this "species", as sold by nurseries, is actually several species that are very closely related in terms of genetics and morphological features; [... more]
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Viburnum dentatum
Michael Dirr, in his classic "Manual of Woody Landscape Plants", correctly observes that this "species", as sold by nurseries, is actually several species that are very closely related in terms of genetics and morphological features; [... more]
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Mike Dirr, Barberry Test Pilot, Trial Gardens
Dr. Michael Dirr is America's guru of woody trees and shrubs. His book, Manual of Woody Landscape Plants, has been the quintessential guide for more than 20 years. At the University of Georgia, Athens, Dr. Dirr grows and tests plants that will be ... [... more]
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Lagerstroemia indica 'Gamad' RAZZLE DAZZLE CHERRY
The RAZZLE DAZZLE series of crepe myrtles is a new introduction into commerce that includes at this time five dwarf crepe myrtle cultivars developed at a Michael Dirr breeding program at the University of Georgia. RAZZLE DAZZLE CHERRY is a ... [... more]
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Hydrangea quercifolia 'Alice'
'Alice' is an oakleaf hydrangea cultivar introduced into commerce by Michael Dirr through his Georgia Plant Introduction Program. It is an upright, stoloniferous, deciduous shrub with a broad rounded habit which typically grows 5-8' tall and as ... [... more]
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Armitage's Garden Perennials: A Color Encyclopedia
 Allan Armitage and Michael Dirr are colleagues on the horticulture faculty at the University of Georgia, Athens, and both are among the most influential figures in the plant world today. Each is the author of a definitive textbook: Armitage's Herbaceous [... more]
$19.88
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Trees for the Small Garden
Book Description: Much more than just another tree encyclopedia, Trees for the Small Garden is a careful selection of the 100 best trees for use in small temperate gardens. Each entry includes lavish photographs and clear information about growth rate, [... more]
$29.95
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The Reference Manual of Woody Plant Propagation: From ...
This is the best book out there.: This is by far the best book out there on this subject. I have bought all the books on this subject and none can compare to this one. If you only want to buy one book on this subject this is the one. Michael Dirr is the [... more]
$49.95
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Viburnums: Flowering Shrubs for Every Season
Helpful tool: This book is a helpful tool to those interested in landscape design and gardening. When you are done reading it, you will be as in love with viburnums as Durr. Great reference book: ((ASIN:0881928534 Viburnums: Flowering Shrubs for Every [... more]
$39.95
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Native Trees for North American Landscapes
Book Description: Many common native trees are just as beautiful as cultivated exotics. Since they have evolved with local conditions and are well adapted to their climate, they often require less maintenance and won't escape to invade a balanced [... more]
$59.95
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Biography - Dirr, Michael A(lbert) (1944-): An article ...
Author: Gale Reference Team Binding: Digital Format: HTML Number Of Pages: 5 Publication Date: 2005-01-01 Release Date: 2007-12-16 [... more]
$9.95
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