Henry Kock (1952–2005)

For a Canadian, it's refreshing to find a gardening book that doesn't assume that the world consists of the USA, leaving a blank expanse north of the border. This book, written in Canada, focuses entirely on species of trees, shrubs, and vines native to the Great Lakes area. If it grows in the American Midwest, it will definitely be found in this volume. Fortunately for those in other parts of Canada and the USA, many of these plants are found across the continent. For any plant that is covered in this book, it is an invaluable reference providing in-depth information on encouraging germination starting with tnhe stratification process through the protection of young trees. It is certainly one of the ten most important books in my horticultural library.… (mehr)