9781334271908 - the garden, vol. 52: an illustrated weekly journal of horticulture in all its branches; midsummer, 1900 (classic reprint) par cook, ernest thomas (3 résultats)

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. A comprehensive examination of the evolution, cultivation, and international impact of one of the most influential flowering plants, the tulip. This book adds to our knowledge of a rich horticultural history, tracing the flower from its origins on the steppes of Central Asia to its worldwide popularity today. The author explores the development of varieties and hybrids, the development of the global trade in bulbs, and the role of the tulip in painting and literature. The complex world of tulip cultivation is revealed, with detailed advice on growing, breeding and exhibiting the flower. This book is essential reading for all gardeners and bulb enthusiasts, providing a wealth of information on the history, science, and culture of the captivating tulip. 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.…