Iris of China

James Waddick and Zhao Yu-tang

Iris of China is the first comprehensive analysis of native Chinese Iris species and their cultivation to be available to English-speaking readers.

Gleaned from Waddick's pioneering 7500 mile iris collection trip to The Peoples Republic of China., this monograph on the iris of China has two parts: the first covers their distribution, ecology, and environment; the second part is a systematic analysis of the 60 native and introduced Chinese species, written by Yu-tang, an eminent Chinese iris scholar.

Waddick describes the environment of Chinese iris in their natural habitats throughout China and applies this invaluable understanding to the cultivation of Chinese species in Western gardens. Many of these species are described here in English for the first time and are not yet in cultivation. Nineteen cultivation charts summarize Waddick's detailed guidance for species iris growers, rock gardeners, woodland gardeners, water gardeners, and all who are intrigued with the horticultural treasures to be discovered in Chinese species.

Hardcover. 1992. 140 pages. 6" x 9". 31 color photographs. 21 full-page line drawings. $27.95

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