The Hillier manual of trees and shrubs /
prepared by Hillier Nurseries.
- 6th ed.
- Newton Abbot : David & Charles, 1993
- 704 p. : ill., ports. ; 25 cm. + pbk.
Previous ed.: 1981.
Introduction -- The story of Hillier Plantsmanship -- How to use the manual -- Descriptions -- Heights -- Flowering periods -- Soil pH and the plant -- Hardiness -- Nomenclature and classification -- Origins -- Dates of introduction -- Awards -- Works of reference -- Glossary -- A brief history of plant hunting / Roy Lancaster -- Descriptions: Trees and shrubs -- Climbers -- Conifers -- Bamboos -- Botanical names -- Trees and shrubs for selected soils -- Trees and shrubs for selected sites -- Trees and shrubs for ornamental effect -- Flowering trees and shrubs for every month -- Plants raised or selected by Hillier Nurseries (Winchester) Limited -- Plants named by Hillier Nurseries (Winchester) Limited -- The Hillier gardens and arboretum.