Huge reference book. Heavy w/ 1826 pp. + 2 page color guide. 14 lbs to ship. No dust jacket. Green cloth cover with photographic illustration of exotic dancing girl and line drawing of a plant. Covers 8770 species and cultivars. 12025 illustrations: 11300 photographic, 291 in color. Part 1 (first 1514 pp.) shows the many photographs of plants. Part 2 describes the plants and tells how to care for them. Includes index of common plant names! Please see details