Galanthomania: Snowdrops

Description

Snowdrops are incredibly popular flowers and are even becoming a collector's item. People are prepared to pay high prices for snowdrop bulbs at auctions and on the internet. But among growers and collectors, both professional and amateur, there is a continuing need for reliable information. This book is a must for all snowdrop lovers. It provides an alphabetic overview, including photos, of 500 snowdrop varieties, together with a useful key for identification. Also included are portraits of important figures in the world of snowdrops.

Hanneke van Dijk is an expert on snowdrops and travels internationally to check on the latest developments. She has organised snowdrop tours for many years and has written many other books on plants and gardens as well as garden travel guides.