Download or read book The Genus Hosta written by Wolfram George Schmid and published by Timber Press (OR). This book was released on 1991 with total page 476 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first complete classification for the genus, this labor of love reflects the author's long fascination with hostas. All hostas known at the time of writing are detailed, including their 3500 names and synonyms in many languages (300 in Japanese kana). Practical information on growing hostas is just as complete and detailed.