These are the choiciest wild flowers of the Cape Province of South Africa, and are also among the most threatened species in the world. This is a practical guide to their cultivation which will appeal to all gardening enthusiasts. Illustrated in colour, the book features detailed descriptions of cultivated Cape bulbs as well as several companion plants. It also includes tips and techniques on growing bulbs from seeds, watering and taking leaf cuttings. Advice is given on controlling pests and diseases and there is a chapter on hybridizing. The book contains a bulb encyclopedia with an alphabetical listing of the 1300 species as well as sections on Cape bulb nomenclature and classification. A list of suppliers and relevant organizations is given at the end of the book.