num_pages: 144
description: Sunflowers are regal &amp; awe inspiring, yet cheery &amp; down to earth -- &amp; their seeds are always a treat. From the 12-foot-high Russian mammoth to the new dwarf sunspot -- just the right size for your window box -- this gardener's &amp; fancier's guide showcases the world's best-loved flower in all its spectacular yellows, reds, ambers, bronzes, purples, &amp; oranges. With flower descriptions &amp; blossoms from internationally recognized horticulturists, you'll find over 30 different sunflowers, more than a dozen of which are rare, specially cultivated varieties. You'll also discover how easy sunflowers are to grow &amp; how delicious their healthful seeds are when used in recipes like Sunflower Kernel-Stuffed Mushrooms &amp; Three-Seed Scones. Color photos.
language: English
title: The Great Sunflower Book
titlecomplete: The Great Sunflower Book
genres: Nonfiction
ratings_count: 3
publisher: Ten Speed Press