The Great Sunflower Book

by Barbara Jeanne Flores

Sunflowers are regal & awe inspiring, yet cheery & down to earth -- & their seeds are always a treat. From the 12-foot-high Russian mammoth to the new dwarf sunspot -- just the right size for your window box -- this gardener's & fancier's guide showcases the world's best-loved flower in all its spectacular yellows, reds, ambers, bronzes, purples, & oranges. With flower descriptions & blossoms from internationally recognized horticulturists, you'll find over 30 different sunflowers, more than a dozen of which are rare, specially cultivated varieties. You'll also discover how easy sunflowers are to grow & how delicious their healthful seeds are when used in recipes like Sunflower Kernel-Stuffed Mushrooms & Three-Seed Scones. Color photos.

Genres: Nonfiction

144 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 1997

Reviews

[Jeffrey Philips · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great book about sunflowers.