This vintage book contains a complete guide to annual and biennial
plants. A biennial plant is a flowering plant that requires a period of
two years to fully complete its biological life cycle, whereas an annual
plant completes its cycle within one year before dying. This volume
offers timeless, expert tips on the best annuals and biennials for
various garden types, giving instructions on how they should be selected
and used. Written in simple, clear language and profusely illustrated,
"Annuals & Biennials" is highly recommended for gardens new and old with
an interest in the subject. Gertrude Jekyll (1843 - 1932) was a British
garden designer, horticulturist, photographer, craftswoman, artist, and
writer. She is responsible for designing and creating over 400 gardens
in the United Kingdom, Europe and the United States, as well as writing
more than 1,000 articles for related magazines. She is credited with
having had a significant influence on gardening by both British and
American enthusiasts. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly
scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an
affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a
specially-commissioned new introduction on the history of gardening.