"Neither merely for the home gardener nor strictly for professionals, [this] clearly and astutely written book is for all plant lovers." --
Booklist "Besides botanical information there is peony history, lore, people, identification, propagation, hybridizing and cultivation to make this a fascinating book." --
National Gardener "His writing is authoritative and scholarly." --
Pacific Horticulture "Numerous color photos whet the appetite for a wide range of material; a source for many outstanding cultivars is laid out in an appendix which in and of itself if worth the price of the book." --
American Rhododendron Society Journal "The amateur is well served here, but so too is the would-be commercial grower. Rogers offers the equivalent of a full course in every aspect of peony raising, from culture to propagation." --
Horticulture "The first comprehensive peony treatise in several decades. . . . Breeders, propagators, and home gardeners alike will enjoy the very readable text. . . . a valuable reference for all peony lovers. Highly recommended." --
Choice "An important book for any gardener's library." --
American Peony Society Bulletin "Rogers' love affair with peonies shows through his book, introducing a new generation to another flower out of our grandmothers' gardens, guaranteeing perpetuity." --
Pacific Northwest Gardener "It combines obvious passion for peonies. . . . with meticulous historical and scientific research." --
Homeground "Anyone who loves peonies will be delighted with this new book." --
Saskatchewan Gardener "He has packed this book with a wealth of detailed information about these magnificent, old-time favorites, and included an impressive listing of all species and cultivars currently available." --
Manchester (CT) Journal Inquirer
