augmented edition of

William Stearn’s classic

monograph on

Epimedium published in

1938. Retaining the

unmistakable stamp of

scholarship and

accessibility that

characterised all his work,

it is an essential botanical reference and a practical

handbook for gardeners. Part I is a detailed

taxonomic treatment of Epimedium and

Vancouveria including cultivars, plus chapters on

habit, classification, morphology, cultivation and

geographical distribution; Part II covers

Caulophyllum, Ranzania, Jeffersonia, Leontice and

other herbaceous Berberidaceae; and Part III is

Julian Shaw’s revision of Podophyllum. With 27

botanical paintings, 31 line drawings and 77 colour

photographs.