Daffodils in American Gardens, 1733-1940

This is an excellent resource on daffodils. I'm only giving it 4 starts instead of 5 because it's a tad dry and academic. Having said that, though, it's more readable than many such books. It gives a tremendous amount of information and seems to be thoroughly researched. It also has some lovely illustrations of the different types of daffodils, historic gardens, etc. My personal opinion is that you can never have too many daffodils, so I really enjoyed the information and the illustrations. Note that it is a history book, not a book on how to grow daffodils.The information here on historical varieties, when they appeared in America (and where) is wonderful, though almost overwhelming in the sheer volume of it. However, the author did a good job of organizing the information by time period, to make it a bit easier to take in.

I"m only two chapters into this but damn those two are packed with history --- not just of daffodils but of horticulture in general. How did the 'new' trend of vegetable eating and an influx of Dutch lead to what became British gardening? Questions like that answered here. Great research, spectacular color plates, I'm in love with this.

Intensely informative on its subject, yet quite readable. Contains a myriad of fine illustrations and period photographs. Carefully and meticulously researched. Should be a permanent book in your library given the superb quality of its binding. Truly an heavy-weight book - both literally and figuratively.

This book is absolutey the best Daffodil Book published. Sara van Beck has researched and sustaniated every word she has written…one can spend hours and learn much with just Her notes and Bibliography Section.

Great book for everyone interested in daffodils, and a must for historic narcissus lovers!!! Physically, a very well made book.

Love it: Sara did great as usual

great reference

Beautiful book!