Dogwoods

“It is a well researched and complete text for professionals and homeowners.” I>The Washington Post

“Beneath each species, Cappeillo and Shadow alphabetically arrange the plant’s cultivars, forms, and varieties. . . . this wealth of information is accompanied by 238 stunning color photographs.” I>Booklist
 
“A ground-breaking and worthy text.” I>American Gardener

“A wonderful new book.” I>Newark Star-Ledger

“You’ll find practical advice for growing dogwoods as well as a mind-blowing variety of them in [this] dauntingly thorough book.” I>The Seattle Times
 
“It is obvious this book will be referred to time and time again to diagnose any problems I encounter with the genus. Nurserymen, landscape architects, in fact all who come into contact or grow these plants will find this book an essential one to have and refer to it, over and over again. I am so pleased to have a copy.” I>Gardening Newsletter
 
“This long-needed work brings us up to speed on the latest and best cultivars emerging from dogwood breeding programs across the country and around the world.” I>Horticulture
 
“The book is beautifully photographed, with excellent pictures to help the gardener discern types of dogwoods just by looking.” I>Indianapolis Star
 
“The book will appeal to a wide range of plants people, from professional nurserymen to amateur gardeners. The writing is warm, personable and friendly yet packed with  useful horticultural knowledge.” I>Nativescape
 
“Dogwoods is the perfect guidebook for determining the type of dogwood best suited for one’s garden and highly recommended for anyone interested in cultivating these beautiful plants. A highly informative species-by-species detail, intended especially for gardeners but accessible to lay readers as well.” I>Library Bookwatch

“If you are a dogwood collector this is a must book for you.” I>Virginia Master Gardeners Association Report

“Particularly valuable for its description and illustration of so many named forms, particularly of Cornus kousa, C. florida, and their hybrids. . . . a very good introduction to the genus.”