Natives Preferred

by Caroline Dormon

There have been books on wild flowers for the garden, but this one is different. The author lists trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants, and tells where they can be grown. What is just as important, she tells where they can not be grown successfully. There are many warnings to save the would-be grower from pitfalls and heartaches. In separate chapters, she describes type localities and suggests plants for each. Flowers and trees for the different seasons are recommended.

230 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1965

Reviews

[Steven McKay · Rating 5 out of 5]

Garden writing from another era, Caroline Dormon wrote this book about native plants in mid-twentieth century Louisiana when such books were very rare. Writing about her experiences with these plants, as well as those of her friends and acquaintances, there is a very personal, yet somewhat formal style to her writing. Worth tracking down a copy.