A must-have reference for all gardeners, this illustrated guide for selecting plants, planning a greenhouse, or a whole garden, is an essential resource for identifying plants and flowers. 8,000 plants are described and each variety is illustrated and accompanied by a detailed description. This updated edition features hundreds of new photos and has been redesigned for clarity and ease of use. Also includes an enlarged plant selector as well as a 5,000-entry illustrated plant catalog. Features over 5000 photographs and illustrations. Includes a plant dictionary at the back with extensive cross-referencing.