First published in 1915, this vintage book contains a timeless guide to
gardening, with a special focus on growing plants from bulbs. From
seasonal considerations and general planting rules to avoiding pests and
diseases and beyond, this fantastic guide contains everything the
gardener needs to know before planting bulbs to guarantee success.
Contents include: "On Planting Bulbs", "Bulbs to Plant in Autumn",
"Bulbs to Plant in Summer", "Bulbs to Plant in Spring", "Bulbs to Plant
in the Greenhouse", "Bulbs in Pots and Bowls of Fibre", "Treatment of
Bulbs after Flowering", "Bulbs for Naturalizing", "Insect Pests and
Diseases of Bulbs", etc. This volume is highly recommended for those
with an interest in growing bulbs and it would make for a handy addition
to gardening collections. Many vintage books such as this are becoming
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.