This classification for the genus reflects the author's 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).
- ISBN10 0881922013
- ISBN13 9780881922011
- Publish Date 1 March 1992
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 13 January 2010
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Timber Press
- Edition New edition
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 468
- Language English