Discover the roots of 19th‑century American horticulture and garden culture. This issue of The Magazine of Horticulture, Botany, and All Useful Discoveries and Improvements in Rural Affairs (Vol. 11, 1845) collects prize reports, exhibitor notes, and thoughtful observations from active horticultural societies.
Inside, readers will find records of fruit prizes, details on new seedling pears, and notices from exhibitions in Washington, New Haven, and Boston. The issue also tours European gardens, highlighting notable rose and peony cultivation, seedling varieties, and practical advice for nurserymen, collectors, and growers alike.
Ideal for readers of historical gardening and those researching 19th‑century plant culture and local fruit culture in the United States.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is a sweeping retrospective of horticultural progress in the United States during the 19th century. The author was an editor of the leading horticultural magazine of the era, and his insights provide an insider's view of this transformative period. Focusing on innovation and scientific advancement, the author details the rise of new horticultural societies, explores debates about the best growing practices, and celebrates the introduction of numerous new plant varieties, many of which remain popular today. The author traces the growing popularity of gardening among American hobbyists, the contests and exhibitions that spurred innovation, and the development of new plant cultivation techniques that enabled the growth of more abundant and beautiful plants. The book presents a comprehensive history of American horticulture in the 19th century, and its in-depth research offers valuable lessons for contemporary gardeners and plant enthusiasts. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781333294359_0
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Etat : Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Seiten: 490 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. N° de réf. du vendeur 27098161/1
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