Daffodils in American Gardens, 1733-1940

"To say this beautifully researched book is simply about daffodils understates the enormity of the range of horticultural and social history it holds."—Susan Smith-Durisek, Lexington Herald-Leader

"One of our best-loved spring flowers, the daffodil has been grown for hundreds of years. Possibly the daffodil's finest virtue is its persistence, becoming a telltale of a long lost garden. Ever the meticulous researcher, Sara Van Beck relates the intriguing story of our beloved daffodil: how it got here and where it came from."—Gordon W. Chappell, Fellow, American Society of Landscape Architects and former landscape director, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation

"Daffodils in American Gardens: 1733-1940 is a well-researched, hugely informative book that will thrill Narcissus aficionados. Van Beck explores not only horticultural development and dispersion of Narcissus from France, Italy, Germany, Holland, and England into America, but simultaneously provides insight into taste standards that fluctuated and greatly influenced American gardeners' plant material preference. It is a worthwhile addition to the bookshelves of avid gardeners, historic plant researchers, and garden designers alike."—Cari Goetcheus, associate professor, College of Environment and Design, University of Georgia

"Daffodils in American Gardens is a book long needed—a comprehensive history of the American culture of daffodils. Both a plant history and an excellent chronicle of gardening in Europe and America, this story of the daffodil is intertwined with the history of major gardens and significant gardeners in America."—Joel Fry, curator, Bartram's Garden

"Van Beck presents a thorough study of the daffodil in all its glory"—The Garden Club of America eNews