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"A beautifully illustrated reference book covers the origins, ecology and history of popular garden plants." -Shelf Awareness
The oldest rose fossil was found in Colorado and dates to 35 million years ago. Marigolds, infamous for their ability to self-seed, are named for an Etruscan god who sprang from a ploughed field. And daffodils-an icon of spring-were introduced to Britain by the Romans more than 2,000 years ago. Every garden plant has an...
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