Lychnis and Silene in the Garden
by James L. Jones, former president of NARGS. The book consists of 88 pages with 26 pages of color illustrations. The book describes 13 species of Lychnis (eight of which are illustrated) and 48 species of Silene (38 of which are illustrated). The rock-gardening background and experiences of the author mak e it especially interesting to rock gardening enthusiasts. Soft-cover book.
The ISBN is 0-9675093-2-7.
Published October 1999. Book size: 6" x 9".

A Rock Garden Handbook for Beginners
ed. by Jack Ferreri. This is a 88-page book on rock and alpine plants and gardens. It includes informative articles on rock garden construction, building screes, stone walls, sand beds, and the kinds of plants that are the obsession of a growing number of gardeners. Most articles are reprinted from NARGS publications, including chapter newsletters. There are 8 pages of color photographs. Soft-cover book.
The ISBN is 0-9675093-1-9.
Published January 1999. Reprinted 2001. Book size: 6" x 9".

Handbook on Troughs
ed. by Joyce Fingerut and Gwen Kelaidis. This is a 76-page book on garden troughs, their construction, recommended plants, including alpines, for growing in troughs. Articles on soil recommendations, the care of troughs, and first-hand experiences by gardeners who have a special love of troughs for growing plants. Reprinted from the Bulletin of the North American Rock Garden Society. There are 16 pages of color photographs. Soft-cover book.
The ISBN is 0-9670593-0-0.
Published 1996. Book size: 6" x 9".