The definitive guide to growing daffodils in the coastal South, from South Carolina to Texas, including central Florida. Includes background information on how daffodils function as a bulb; history of daffodil hybridization; heirloom daffodils in the South; best daffodils to grow with background history and cultivation recommendations; landscaping with daffodils; and botantical descriptions of rare historic daffodils. Here s a friendly, knowing guide for every coastal South gardener who s been disappointed by daffodil duds while longing for -- and wondering about -- the hosts of nameless daffodils thriving without care in old gardens and abandoned places. Drawing on years of research in Florida trial gardens, the Van Becks have written a unique, passionate handbook that is sure to become an enduring reference for all who love daffodils and the tough, gorgeous, traditional flowers of the South. --Scott Kunst, garden historian and owner of Old House Gardens - Heirloom Bulbs Daffodils are among the best perennials for Southern gardens. Names like Campernelles, Sweeties, and Jonquils describe tough and beautiful garden antiques. Unfortunately, few of these heirloom types are easily available for today s gardeners. The Van Becks have documented considerable valuable research on the best of these for warm climate areas and provide useful cultural tips and sources. The beauty, fragrance and history of these plants have enhanced Southern gardens for many generations and with this handy guide they will be passed along to many new gardeners. --William C. Welch, Extension Landscape Horticulturist, Texas A & M University and The Van Becks have produced a well-researched and complete guide to the joys and tribulations of daffodil growing in the lower South. Through this cornucopia of history and lore, botanical descriptions, horticulture advice and landscaping suggestions, the authors hope to raise awareness of contemporary daffodil culture and the fast-disappearing garden heritage of historic and species daffodils. If you are now or are soon to be gardening in or near the coastal South, you need this book. --Richard Ezell, Past President, American Daffodil Society Linda M. Van Beck is past president of the Florida Daffodil Society and receipient of the Florida Federation of Garden Clubs' Award for Horticultural Excellence. She has spoken on daffodils at the Master Gardener annual conventions for Florida, Alabama and Louisiana, at the 2006 Florida Chautaugua, and at the 2006 Southeastern Flower Show (Atlanta). She is currently serves on the board of the American Daffodil Society as a Regional Director. She resides in north Florida. Sara L. Van Beck is president of the Georgia Daffodil Society, chair of the American Daffodil Society's (ADS) Display Garden Program, and is a past ADS Regional Director. She has published articles in The Daffodil Journal on growing daffodils in the South; articles in The Magnolia (journal of the Southern Garden History Society) on daffodils in cemeteries and daffodils in historic landscapes; and articles in The Florida Gardener on growing daffodils in central Florida and on the lost narcissus farms of Florida. She resides in metro Atlanta, Georgia. Used Book in Good Condition