For pure opulence, nothing matches Anna Pavord’s “Bulb”, a compilation of the author’s favorites of primarily spring-flowering selections. Each is described with such heartfelt devotion that you know they must be good. She includes some newer varieties but the treasures are the older, time-tested names that just keep giving every year.
The photographs make this a book to drool over, including several two-page spreads. The text is practical, including observations such as the coloration and texture of the foliage and the ability of the flower to stand inclement weather. She has a keen eye for what goes well with each selection, including perennials, shrubs, and even trees.
Published in Garden Notes: Northwest Horticultural Society, Summer 2020