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Injurious Insects of New Jersey Nurseries
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Trenton, New Jersey: Department of Agriculture, 1945. Large paperback, scarce, "Circular No. 355," 142 pages, illustrated throughout with photos and drawings, slight tanning to the edges of the cover and title page, no other flaws to this clean, crisp copy. Trade Paperback. VG+. Horticulture Entomology. more information
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Japanese Landscape Architecture: Contemporary Environmental Design
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Process Architecture Co., 1988. Large format hardcover, this book is a compilation of selections from the periodical "Japan Landscape," published by Process Architecture and presents over 40 projects throughout Japan in rich color photographs and detailed technical drawings, preface by Akira Sato, book and dustjacket are in excellent condition, nice gift copy. ISBN: 4893317024. Hard Cover. NF/NF. LANDSCAPING. more information
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Andorra Hand-Book of Trees & Shrubs
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Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, PA: Andorra Nurseries, 1940. Large sturdy spiral-bound paperback, features an attractive selection of black & white photographs along with descriptions of numerous trees and shrubs, includes an index, 117 pages, contents are fine, the only flaws are some minor scuffing and a few faint blemishes on the front cover, and the former owner's small address label on the front end-paper. Trade Paperback. VG. Landscaping Nature. more information
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The Compleat Farmer: A Compendium of Do-It-Yourself, Tried and True Practices for the Farm, Garden & Household
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Mayflower Books, 1979. Hardcover reprint of a title first published in 1975 by Universe Books, this copy is in excellent condition with a price-clipped dustjacket being the only blemish, introduction by Charles van Ravenswaay, illustrated with countless drawings and diagrams, removable protective mylar cover included, nice gift item. Hard Cover. Fine/NF. NATURE. more information
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A Basket of Herbs - A Practical Primer on the Growing and Use of Herbs (Herb Quarterly Magazine)
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Uphill Press, 1981. AS NEW large paperback, "being issues Nos. 3 and 4 of the Herb Quarterly magazine". Trade Paperback. Fine. NATURE. more information
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A Basket of Herbs - A Practical Primer on the Growing and Use of Herbs (Herb Quarterly Magazine)
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Uphill Press, 1982. AS NEW large paperback, "being issues Nos. 9 and 10 of the Herb Quarterly magazine". Trade Paperback. Fine. NATURE. more information
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A Basket of Herbs - A Practical Primer on the Growing and Use of Herbs (Herb Quarterly Magazine)
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Vermont: Uphill Press, 1982. AS NEW large paperback, "being issues Nos.5 and 6 of the Herb Quarterly magazine". Trade Paperback. Fine. NATURE. more information
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Harnessing the Earthworm
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Wedgwood Press, 1959. Large paperback, a clean, attractive copy with minor signs of use to the cover and no other flaws, "How to let earthworms work for you to build and condition your soil for better plants, more beautiful gardens and richer crops," 166 pages, illustrated with drawings. Trade Paperback. VG+. Nature. more information
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Lawn and Garden Construction
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Reston Publishing Co., Inc., 1983. Hardcover first printing (as evidenced by the publisher's "1" in the number line on copyright page), book is in excellent condition (looks new), dustjacket has a 1-inch piece missing from top of spine but no other flaws, enables anyone to construct a variety of yard and garden structures, 230 pages, illustrated throughout with diagrams. ISBN: 0835939529. 1st ed.. Hardcover. Fine/VG. Lanscaping. more information
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Hidden Gardens of Beacon Hill
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Beacon Hill Garden Club, 1972. Large paperback in excellent condition, has a few slightly tanned areas on the cover as its only flaw, features color photos of these gardens accompanied by descriptive text on each facing page. Trade Paperback. NF. Horticulture Boston. more information
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The RHS Encyclopedia of House Plants Including Greenhouse Plants
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Salem House, 1987. Produced in association with the Royal Horticultural Society,"a comprehensive guide to the identification, care and propagation of house plants," large format hardcover, 1,000 illustrations in full color, no significant flaws, dustjacket housed in our removable protective mylar cover, first printing. ISBN: 0881622850. 1st ed.. Hard Cover. Fine/VG+. HORTICULTURE. more information
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Leaves From the Garden: Two Centuries of Garden Writing
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Norton, 1987. Hardcover with dustjacket, first American printing, slight sunning to the spine of the dustjacket is the only remarkable flaw to this copy, an anthology featuring over fifty gardeners including Humphry Repton, Gertrude Jekyll, William Robinson & Vita Sackville West, includes brief biographies of each author, illustrated, nice gift copy. ISBN: 0393024512. 1st U.S. Ed.. Hard Cover. Fine/VG+. HORTICULTURE. more information
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In For A Penny - A Prospect of Kew Gardens: Their Flora, Fauna and Falballas
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London: Hamish Hamilton, 1980. Hardcover, book and dustjacket are in excellent condition, nice gift copy, a well-written history of the Kew Gardens, illustrated throughout. ISBN: 0241898234. 3rd Printing. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. HORTICULTURE BOTANY. more information
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The Complete Guide to Conservatory Plants
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London: Collins & Brown Ltd., 1992. "The essential reference book for all conservatory and sunroom owners, A-Z listing of over 700 plants, with over 130 species illustrated in color," hardcover first printing, light rubbing to bottom corners, hardcover and dustjacket, suitable for gift-giving. ISBN: 1855850842. 1st ed.. Hard Cover. NF/NF. HORTICULTURE. more information
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Out West - Growing Cymbidium Orchids and Other Flowers - The Story of El Rancho Rinconada
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Self-Published, 1952. Mostly horticultural but also a memoir of the early west, well-illustrated in color & black & white, good quality binding, clean, attractive copy, dustjacket has some chipping along top edge, a profssional mylar cover is included. 1st ed.. Hard Cover. VG+/VG. HORTICULTURE WEST NATURE. more information
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Tools for Homesteaders, Gardeners, and Small-Scale Farmers: A Catalog of Hard-to-Find Implements and Equipment
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Rodale, 1978. Large paperback, first printing (as evidenced by the publisher's "1" in the number line on copyright page), has some tanning to the pages and a small amount of creasing on the back cover, clean inside and out, 512 pages, illustrated throughout. ISBN: 087857235x. 1st ed.. Trade Paperback. VG. more information
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Lanning Roper and His Gardens
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Rizzoli, 1987. Large format first printing with dustjacket, no significant flaws to this attractive copy, a nicely-illustrated biography of this important garden designer, 42 color plates, 120 illustrations in black & white, and 25 plans. ISBN: 0847807878. 1st ed.. Hard Cover. NF/NF. Biography Horticulture Landscape Design. more information
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A Garden for All Seasons
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Cross River Press, 1992. Large format hardcover, first American printing, book is flawless, dustjacket is near flawless with moderate sunning to the spine being the only flaw, the "essential gardener's companion," illustrated throughout in color. ISBN: 1558594116. 1st U.S. Ed.. Hardcover. Fine/NF. Horticulture. more information
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The Amateur Garden
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Charles Scribner's Sons, 1914. Hardcover first printing, no dustjacket, original green cloth binding with gold titles, 199 pages, illustrated with photos, book has a damp-mark at the bottom of the cover that has caused slight discoloration but no other damage, the outer page-edges have light soiling and the gold title on the spine is no longer bright but is still visible, binding is tight and square, contents are fine. 1st ed.. Hardcover. Good+. Horticulture. more information
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Scuffles
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Oxford University Press, 1943. Children's story about a puppy who goes to school, illustrated with drawings by author Ruth, blue cloth binding titled in black is clean, tight and attractive, there is a bit of discoloration along the top edge of the cloth and a small tanned area at the top of page 27, the dustjacket has a wonderful drawing of Scuffles on the front panel and it is in great shape also, there is one tiny closed tear on the top edge and a small chip from the bottom edge of the rear panel, the original price is present and a professional (removable) mylar cover is included for this scarce collector's copy. 1st U.S. Ed.. Hard Cover. VG+/VG+. JUVENILE. more information
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Hebes & Parahebes
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Timber Press, 1988. Hardcover, first American printing, book and dustjacket are clean and attractive inside and out with no significant flaws, "...looks at the place of hebes in the flora of their native New Zealand and at the classification of the group and gives expert advice on their propagation and cultivation...8 colour plates containing 64 individual illustrations, 34 black & white illustrations," nice gift copy. ISBN: 0881921246. 1st U.S. Ed.. Hard Cover. Fine/NF. Nature Horticulture. more information
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Landscapes for Living: Landscape Architecture Magazine
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McGraw-Hill, 1980. Large format hardcover with dustjacket, first printing (as evidenced by the publisher's "1" in the number line on copyright page), book is flawless, dustjacket is price-clipped and has a rather faint damp-mark at the top of the rear panel, "should appeal to professional architects, landscape architects, site planners, surveyors, and land developers," illustrated throughout. ISBN: 0070361916. 1st ed.. Hard Cover. Fine/VG. Landscaping. more information
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In an Irish Garden
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Harmony Books, 1986. Large format hardcover with dustjacket, first American printing, small ownership blind-stamp on front end-paper, slight sunning to top and bottom edges, dustjacket has no remarkable flaws, "a breathtaking visual tour of twenty-seven of Ireland's finest gardens, expertly photographed in full color and black and white". ISBN: 0517563215. 1st U.S. Ed.. Hard Cover. VG+/NF. IRELAND. more information
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Legends in the Garden: Who in the World is Nellie Stevens?
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Wings Publishers, 2001. This is a hardcover stated first edition with dustjacket and is signed by both authors, the book and dustjacket are AS NEW and our removable protective mylar cover makes this copy "better than new," illustrated with color and black & white photos, features profiles of 46 unique people who contributed something worthwhile to the early world of horticulture, great gift item. ISBN: 1930897081. Signed by Authors. 1st ed.. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. HORTICULTURE. more information
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The Genus Encyclia in Mexico
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Asociacion Mexicana De Orquideologia, 1976. Large paperback, this is a clean copy inside and out with no major flaws, some rubbing to the cover is all, "...a botanic study of a group of Mexican orchids made by a prominent North American scientist..," 151 pages, illustrated with color photos and line drawings. 2nd Ed.. Trade Paperback. VG+. Botany. more information
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Garden of Invention: The Stories of Garden Inventors & Their Innovations
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Lyons Press, 2003. Hardcover first printing (as evidenced by the publisher's "1" in the number line on copyright page), book and dustjacket are in AS NEW condition, great gift copy, nicely illustrated with archival drawings, diagrams, portraits, and photographs. ISBN: 1585747793. 1st ed.. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. Inventions. more information
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The Unsung Season - Gardens & Gardeners in Winter
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Houghton Mifflin, 1995. Illustrated with color photographs, dustjacket has two edge-tears, protective mylar cover included, hardcover first printing. ISBN: 0395715512. 1st ed.. Hardcover. NF/VG. HORTICULTURE NATURE. more information
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Delphiniums: The Complete Guide
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Wiltshire, England: Crowood Press, 1989. Hardcover first printing, book and dustjacket are in excellent condition (looks new), nice gift copy, "...the definitive guide to all aspects of their care and cultivation," nicely-illustrated with color photos and drawings. ISBN: 1852231505. 1st ed.. Hard Cover. Fine/NF. Horticulture. more information
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South African Wild Flowers for the Garden: The All-In-One Guide to Shrubs, Trees, Bulbs, Annuals and Succulents
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Johannesburg, Africa: Macmillan, 1973. Large format hardcover with dustjacket, this is a beautiful copy, book is flawless, dustjacket is near flawless, it has one tiny tear on the rear panel, this is the completely revised fifth edition, "The only all-in-one guide to the unique South African flora for both nature-lover and gardener, covering the most beautiful shrubs, trees, annuals, perennials, bulbs and succulents that are coveted by gardeners the world over," 306 pages, illustrations include many color photos, nice gift copy. ISBN: 086954005. Hardcover. Fine/NF. Botany Africa. more information
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Rose Gardens: Their History and Design
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Henry Holt & Co., 1989. Inscribed "For Susan with best wishes" and signed by the author, hardcover first printing, book and dustjacket are in excellent condition, ".celebrates the rose garden from the earliest times.suggests ideas for both formal and informal designs...displays the best rose gardens throughout the world," illustrated with color photographs. ISBN: 0805011447. Signed by Author. 1st ed.. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. HORTICULTURE. more information
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The Pennsylvania Gardener - All About Gardening in the Keystone State
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Camino Books, 1995. Illustrated with color photos and drawings, signed and dated June 95 by the author, very light bumps to bottom corners but still a "fine" copy, hardcover first printing with dustjacket . ISBN: 0940159155. Signed by Author. 1st ed.. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. HORTICULTURE. more information
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Weeds of Lawn and Garden - A Handbook for Eastern Temperate North America
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University of Pennsylvania Press, 1945. This is a superb copy of the hardcover first printing, book is flawless, dustjacket has tanning on the spine and along the folds but is in great condition overall with the original price present and a removable professional mylar cover included, "describes the characteristics and habits of each of the 175 weeds illustrated.," drawings by Leonie Hagerty, includes a glossary and bibliography, 215 pages. 1st ed.. Hard Cover. Fine/VG+. BOTANY HORTICULTURE NATURE. more information
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Herbs for Use and for Delight
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Dover, 1974. Large paperback in excellent condition, contains sixty-one selections from The Herbarist,a publication of the Herb Society of America, owner name on front end-paper. Trade Paperback. NF. HORTICULTURE. more information
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Ferns to Know and Grow
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Hawthorn Books, 1971. Large paperback, revised edition, this is a clean copy inside and out with no significant flaws and is inscribed and signed by the author, inscription reads "To Clarence R. Smith with the author's best wishes, Williamsburg VA. March 24 1976," described as a guide for the gardener and reference for the nature lover, illustrated with photographs and 84 pages of line drawings. ISBN: 0801525993. Signed by Author. Trade Paperback. NF. Botany Horticulture. more information
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Gardens of Use & Delight - Uniting the Practical and Beautiful in an Integrated Landscape
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Fulcrum, Inc., 2002. Large, sturdy paperback binding, charming narrative and watercolor illustrations illuminate this book about gardening on Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, excellent condition, nice gift item. ISBN: 1555913245. 1st ed.. Trade Paperback. NF. COOKERY HORTICULTURE. more information
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Waterscaping: Plants and Ideas for Natural and Created Water Gardens
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Garden Way Publishing, 1994. Illustrated with numerous color photos and drawings, hardcover first printing with dustjacket. ISBN: 0882666088. 1st ed.. Hard Cover. NF/NF. HORTICULTURE. more information
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Astral Voyages: Mastering the Art of Interdimensional Travel
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Llewellyn Publications, 2003. Large paperback, flawless copy, New Age/Paranormal/Out-of-Body Experience. ISBN: 1567183085. Trade Paperback. Fine. New Age. more information
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A Journal In Thyme
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Timber Press, 1994. Author's second book of gardening essays, hardcover first printing, dustjacket is price-clipped. ISBN: 0881922765. 1st ed.. Hard Cover. VG+/NF. HORTICULTURE. more information
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Daffodils for American Gardens
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Elliott & Clark Publishing, 1995. Hardcover first printing (as evienced by the publisher's "1" in the number line on copyright page), book and dustjacket are in excellent condition with no significant flaws, this copy is inscribed and signed by the authors: "To Betty, Happy Daffodiling - Brent and Becky," 144 pages, illustrated with many color photos. ISBN: 1880216337. Signed by Author. 1st ed.. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. Horticulture. more information
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A Feast of Flowers
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Houghton Mifflin, 1993. Large format hardcover, book and dustjacket are in AS NEW condition and we include a professional (removable) mylar dustjacket cover making this copy "better than new," first printing as indicated by the publisher's "1" in the number line on copyright page, illustrated with watercolors by Susan Davis, "A gorgeous boquet of a book that shows how to have flowers in your life every day, summer and winter, indoors or out". ISBN: 0395628849. 1st ed.. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. more information
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The Moosewood Restaurant Kitchen Garden
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Simon & Schuster, 1992. Large paperback in excellent condition, "Creative gardening for the adventurous cook". ISBN: 0671755978. 1st ed.. Trade Paperback. NF. more information
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The Book of Trees
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A.T. De La Mare Company, 1942. Hardcover, green cloth binding, no dustjacket, this is a crisp, clean copy with light rubbing on the bottom edge and top corners being the only remarkable flaw, illustrated throughout with black & white photos and diagrams, this is the revised second edition, very informative. 2nd Ed.. Hard Cover. NF. Botany Horticulture. more information
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The Botanical Gardens at the Huntington
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Abrams, 1996. Hardcover, book and dustjacket are in excellent condition, nice gift copy, "This lavishly illustrated volume presents the first ever definitive look at the Huntington Botanical Gardens in San Marino," 250 color photographs. ISBN: 0810963167. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. HORTICULTURE. more information
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The International Book of Orchids
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London: Marshall Cavendish Books Limited, 1984. Large format hardcover with dustjacket, a great collection of color plates accompanied by explanatory text, book has only one flaw: "Christmas 1984" is written on the first blank page, dustjacket is price-clipped, an attractive copy. ISBN: 0856854514. 3rd Printing. Hardcover. NF/NF. Botany. more information
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Roses
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The Ayer Company, 1983. Hardcover with dustjacket, clean inside and out with no significant flaws, introduced and revised by Graham Stuart Thomas, this classic was originally published in 1902, illustrated with photographs, a professional (removable) mylar cover is included, nice gift copy. ISBN: 0881430013. Hard Cover. Fine/NF. Horticulture. more information
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Windowbox Gardening
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Globe Pequot Press, 1993. Color photos throughout, hardcover, book and dustjacket are in excellent condition. ISBN: 1564402924. 1st U.S. Ed.. Hard Cover. NF/NF. HORTICULTURE. more information
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Dwarf Shrubs for the Midwest
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign College of Agriculture, 1980. Large paperback in excellent condition (looks new), 163 pages, primarily written for home gardeners but useful for professionals as well, illustrated throughout, many drawings, photos, and a seven-page color section . Trade Paperback. Fine. Horticulture. more information
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Tresco: England's Island of Flowers
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Salem, New Hampshire: Salem House, 1985. ".traces the fascinating story of the development of this unique and magic garden and the people who created it," illustrated in color, hardcover with dustjacket. ISBN: 0881620882. 1st ed.. Hard Cover. NF/NF. more information
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Home Ground - A Gardener's Miscellany
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Farrar Straus Giroux, 1984. A collection of over sixty short essays on gardening, hardcover, book and dustjacket are in excellent condition, first printing. 1st ed.. Hardcover. NF/NF. HORTICULTURE NATURE. more information
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Carnivorous Plants - Care and Cultivation
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London: Blandford Press, 1990. Large format hardcover, book is flawless, dustjacket excellent with some rubbing only and no other flaws, a professional (removable) mylar cover is included, first printing in English (was first published in France in 1989), "...detailed cultivation advice on each species...definitive information on all aspects of these sophisticated and remarkable plants with Marcel Lecoufle's striking colour photographs throughout," 144 pages, includes a bibliography, nice gift copy. ISBN: 0713721855. 1st English Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/NF. Botany Horticulture. more information
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