University of Illinois Booksale

As you gear up for the upcoming growing season, you might want to consider some useful reference books from the University of Illinois.

Ground Covers for the Midwest—$10
You'll find general cultural information and detailed descriptions of many woody and herbaceous ground covers in this publication. Eighty color photos, a glossary of botanical terms and an index of common and botanical names. 1983. 188p.

Dwarf Shrubs for the Midwest—$10
Thinking of landscaping your yard? This publications contains general cultural information as well as detailed descriptions of 104 dwarf and small plants. A photograph accompanies each description. Includes 33 color photos, a glossary and an index. 1980. 171p.

Large Flowering Shrubs for the Midwest—$15
Intended for the homeowner but may also be useful to nursery and garden center operators. This book covers many aspects of growing large flowering shrubs and contains plant descriptions. Also includes 32 pages of color photos, a glossary and an index. 1990. 246p.

Landscaping Your Home—$7
Discover the principles of landscape design and their practical applications. This book tells you how to make your property both beautiful and functional. Although intended primarily for the homeowner, this guide is used as a textbook in many colleges and universities. 1975. 246p.

Growing and Using Annuals and Bulbs—$1.50
A tabloid-style publication filled with practical information on planning and designing a garden with annual plants. Covers selection, planting, care as well as bulb purchase, growth, storage, propagation, hardiness and bloomtime. 1996. 32p.

Growing Perennials—$1.50
Take a comprehensive look at perennials, from Ajuga to Viola, in this tabloid. Topics include history, selection, garden design, color guide, bloom chart, pest control and zone maps. Great for the beginning perennial gardener or the seasoned professional. Many illustrations. 1996. 32p.

Needled Evergreens for the Midwest—$16
Needled evergreens are the backbone of any landscaping plan. This book will help you choose the right plants for specific uses, create proper soil conditions for successful growth, select and prepare a planting site and control insects, weeds and diseases. Index of botanical and common names included. 1996. 128p.

Vegetable Gardening in the Midwest—$12
The Midwest vegetable gardener's best friend! Here's a complete, accurate and easy-to-use guide to successfully growing more than 40 vegetables and 35 herbs under Midwest conditions. Information gleaned from years of research on growing conditions and vegetable varieties in the trial gardens at the University of Illinois. 1995. 172p.

57 Ways to Protect Your Home Environment (and Yourself)—$8
An easy-to-read, practical handbook for the home. Tells how to cut back on pesticide use, find alternatives to pesticides, dispose of hazardous waste, reduce the risk of indoor contaminants, protect your drinking water and conserve energy and water. Also covers ways to attract birds and butterflies, establish native plants and keep your trees and lawn healthy. 1995. 310p.

To purchase any of the above books, call the office at 773-233-0476 to find out postage rate before sending in your check.

 

Spring 1998
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