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Dictionaries and Encyclopedias

Flower Dictionary
Planting facts and other info for some common annual flowers, from the U. of Illinois.

Gardener's Dictionary and Plant Name Finder
Includes plants, pests, diseases, fertilizers, and more, from the National Gardening Assn.

PlantFacts
Plant, pest, and disease images, FAQs, and an illustrated glossary, from Ohio State U.

Rhododendron Glossary
By the American Rhododendron Society.

Roots of Botanical Names
Word origins, by Prairienet.

Rose Glossary
By Bill Chandler.

Timber Press
This bookstore has gardening books on just about every subject, including dictionaries and encyclopedias for specific plants.

Vegetable Dictionary
Planting facts and other info for some common vegetables, from the U. of Illinois.