Great Sunflower Book A Guidebook With Recipes

Sunflowers are regal & awe inspiring, yet cheery & down to earth -- & 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 & fancier's guide showcases the world's best-loved flower in all its spectacular hues: yellows, reds, ambers, bronzes, purples, & oranges. With flower descriptions & 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 & how delicious their healthful seeds are when used in recipes like Sunflower Kernel-Stuffed Mushrooms & Three-Seed Scones. Color photos.Flores, Barbara is the author of 'Great Sunflower Book A Guidebook With Recipes' with ISBN 9780756765774 and ISBN 0756765773.