Author: Francisco X. Stork
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 0545392632
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
Two sisters discover what's truly worth living for in the new novel by the author of Marcelo in the Real World. TWO SISTERS: Kate is bound for Stanford and an M.D. -- if her family will let her go. Mary wants only to stay home and paint. When their loving but repressive father dies, they must figure out how to support themselves and their mother, who is in a permanent vegetative state, and how to get along in all their uneasy sisterhood. THREE YOUNG MEN: Then three men sway their lives: Kate's boyfriend Simon offers to marry her, providing much-needed stability. Mary is drawn to Marcos, though she fears his violent past. And Andy tempts Kate with more than romance, recognizing her ambition because it matches his own. ONE AGONIZING CHOICE: Kate and Mary each find new possibilities and darknesses in their sudden freedom. But it's Mama's life that might divide them for good -- the question of *if* she lives, and what's worth living for. Irises is Francisco X. Stork's most provocative and courageous novel yet.
Irises
Author: Francisco X. Stork
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 0545392632
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
Two sisters discover what's truly worth living for in the new novel by the author of Marcelo in the Real World. TWO SISTERS: Kate is bound for Stanford and an M.D. -- if her family will let her go. Mary wants only to stay home and paint. When their loving but repressive father dies, they must figure out how to support themselves and their mother, who is in a permanent vegetative state, and how to get along in all their uneasy sisterhood. THREE YOUNG MEN: Then three men sway their lives: Kate's boyfriend Simon offers to marry her, providing much-needed stability. Mary is drawn to Marcos, though she fears his violent past. And Andy tempts Kate with more than romance, recognizing her ambition because it matches his own. ONE AGONIZING CHOICE: Kate and Mary each find new possibilities and darknesses in their sudden freedom. But it's Mama's life that might divide them for good -- the question of *if* she lives, and what's worth living for. Irises is Francisco X. Stork's most provocative and courageous novel yet.
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 0545392632
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
Two sisters discover what's truly worth living for in the new novel by the author of Marcelo in the Real World. TWO SISTERS: Kate is bound for Stanford and an M.D. -- if her family will let her go. Mary wants only to stay home and paint. When their loving but repressive father dies, they must figure out how to support themselves and their mother, who is in a permanent vegetative state, and how to get along in all their uneasy sisterhood. THREE YOUNG MEN: Then three men sway their lives: Kate's boyfriend Simon offers to marry her, providing much-needed stability. Mary is drawn to Marcos, though she fears his violent past. And Andy tempts Kate with more than romance, recognizing her ambition because it matches his own. ONE AGONIZING CHOICE: Kate and Mary each find new possibilities and darknesses in their sudden freedom. But it's Mama's life that might divide them for good -- the question of *if* she lives, and what's worth living for. Irises is Francisco X. Stork's most provocative and courageous novel yet.
Irises
Author: Claire Austin
Publisher: Timber Press (OR)
ISBN: 0881927309
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 339
Book Description
"Cultivation advice, information about the plants' breeding history, and ideas for using irises with other plants in the garden make this the perfect one-stop reference for iris enthusiasts everywhere."--BOOK JACKET.
Publisher: Timber Press (OR)
ISBN: 0881927309
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 339
Book Description
"Cultivation advice, information about the plants' breeding history, and ideas for using irises with other plants in the garden make this the perfect one-stop reference for iris enthusiasts everywhere."--BOOK JACKET.
A Guide to Bearded Irises
Author: Kelly Norris
Publisher: Timber Press
ISBN: 1604694068
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 349
Book Description
The diversity of bearded irises rivals that of any other perennial grown in temperate climates. For some gardeners, they bring back warm memories of a grandparent's garden; for others, they're a cutting-edge plant with a seemingly endless capacity for producing new forms and patterns. As the manager of Rainbow Iris Farm and co-editor of the Bulletin of the American Iris Society, Kelly Norris is the authority on gardening with bearded irises. His introductory chapters offer tips for successful growth, garden design, plant selection, and "creating" new irises. A Guide to Bearded Irises also provides portraits of the most outstanding plants in each of the six recognized categories, from the dainty miniature dwarf bearded irises to the stately tall bearded irises. A resource section lists specialty nurseries, organizations devoted to bearded irises, and public gardens with notable iris collections.
Publisher: Timber Press
ISBN: 1604694068
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 349
Book Description
The diversity of bearded irises rivals that of any other perennial grown in temperate climates. For some gardeners, they bring back warm memories of a grandparent's garden; for others, they're a cutting-edge plant with a seemingly endless capacity for producing new forms and patterns. As the manager of Rainbow Iris Farm and co-editor of the Bulletin of the American Iris Society, Kelly Norris is the authority on gardening with bearded irises. His introductory chapters offer tips for successful growth, garden design, plant selection, and "creating" new irises. A Guide to Bearded Irises also provides portraits of the most outstanding plants in each of the six recognized categories, from the dainty miniature dwarf bearded irises to the stately tall bearded irises. A resource section lists specialty nurseries, organizations devoted to bearded irises, and public gardens with notable iris collections.
The World of Irises
Author: Melba Hamblen
Publisher: Mitchell Beazley
ISBN:
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 560
Book Description
Publisher: Mitchell Beazley
ISBN:
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 560
Book Description
Irises
Author: Jennifer Helvey
Publisher: Getty Publications
ISBN: 089236226X
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 204
Book Description
This lovely book tells the fascinating story of Vincent van Gogh's famous floral paintings.
Publisher: Getty Publications
ISBN: 089236226X
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 204
Book Description
This lovely book tells the fascinating story of Vincent van Gogh's famous floral paintings.
Classic Irises and the Men and Women who Created Them
Author: Clarence Mahan
Publisher: Krieger Publishing Company
ISBN: 9781575242811
Category : Irises (Plants)
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
That was not always so.
Publisher: Krieger Publishing Company
ISBN: 9781575242811
Category : Irises (Plants)
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
That was not always so.
The Gardener's Iris Book
Author: William A. Shear
Publisher: Taunton
ISBN:
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 184
Book Description
A complete guide to growing and propagating irises.
Publisher: Taunton
ISBN:
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 184
Book Description
A complete guide to growing and propagating irises.
The Iris Book
Author: Molly Price
Publisher: Courier Dover Publications
ISBN:
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 238
Book Description
Illustrated With over 45 drawings and photographs.
Publisher: Courier Dover Publications
ISBN:
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 238
Book Description
Illustrated With over 45 drawings and photographs.
Beardless Irises
Author: Kevin C. Vaughn
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
ISBN: 9780764349065
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This complete guide gives all the information you need to choose, grow, and appreciate the beardless iris--from basic planting information to help beginners, to the essential hybridizing details that horticulturists need. Beardless irises are cousins of the more familiar bearded irises, but are much more variable, with plants ranging from four-inch-tall dwarfs with tiny flowers to five-foot stalks with dinner-plate-size flowers. In addition, beardless irises of at least one type will grow in virtually every gardening situation from dry shade to standing water in full sun. No other group of perennials offers such versatility. Here, all five major groups are covered in detail: Siberian, Japanese, Pacific Coast Native, spuria, and Louisiana. The garden uses, development of the modern hybrids, and recommended cultures are given for each of the diverse groups of beardless irises. In addition, a separate chapter covers the techniques for creating your own beardless hybrids.
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
ISBN: 9780764349065
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This complete guide gives all the information you need to choose, grow, and appreciate the beardless iris--from basic planting information to help beginners, to the essential hybridizing details that horticulturists need. Beardless irises are cousins of the more familiar bearded irises, but are much more variable, with plants ranging from four-inch-tall dwarfs with tiny flowers to five-foot stalks with dinner-plate-size flowers. In addition, beardless irises of at least one type will grow in virtually every gardening situation from dry shade to standing water in full sun. No other group of perennials offers such versatility. Here, all five major groups are covered in detail: Siberian, Japanese, Pacific Coast Native, spuria, and Louisiana. The garden uses, development of the modern hybrids, and recommended cultures are given for each of the diverse groups of beardless irises. In addition, a separate chapter covers the techniques for creating your own beardless hybrids.
A Guide to Species Irises
Author: British Iris Society. Species Group
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521440745
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 428
Book Description
The first new, botanically detailed survey of irises to be published for over 80 years.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521440745
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 428
Book Description
The first new, botanically detailed survey of irises to be published for over 80 years.