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Portland, Oregon: Timber Press. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2016. 1st Edition; 1st Printing. Hardcover. 1604695897 . Hardcover with dustjacket, signed and dated "2016" by the author on the title page and includes the publisher's promotional insert for this book, a slight lean to the spine is the only remarkable book flaw, the binding is tight and clean and the contents are fine, the jacket is price-clipped, else excellent condition, beautifully-illustrated throughout, "With wit and insight, garden historian Marta McDowell traces the fascinating story of how our presidents and their families have left their imprint upon the eighteen acres surrounding the executive mansion" ; ; 336 pages; Signed by Author .

New York: Orange Judd Publishing. Very Good+. 1921. 4th Revised Edition. Hardcover. Hardcover, no dustjacket, 269 pages plus a 10-page "Descriptive Catalog of Rural Books," this well-preserved copy has a couple of minor flaws: the former owner's name and some ink scribbles on the first and last blank end-papers and very mild edge-rubbing to the corners of the cloth, the binding is tight and clean and the contents are fine .

New York: A.T. De La Mare Company. Very Good. 1942. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Hardcover, green cloth binding, no dustjacket, this is a clean copy with two tiny areas of edge-wear on the bottom edge, a tiny edge-tear to the cloth at top of spine, mild tanning to the blank end-papers, and pencil notes written on the blank rear end-paper, the binding is tight and the contents are fine, illustrated throughout with black & white photos and diagrams .

Columbus, OH: R. G. Adams and Company. Very Good. 1931. 1st Edition; 1st Printing. Hardcover. Hardcover, no dustjacket, includes many photos, several ownership stamps of the Georgia Experiment Station Dept. Of Animal Industry, Experiment, GA are present throughout, the title on the front cover is faded, and the front hinge is slightly weak, the binding remains tight and clean and the contents are unmarked ; 780 pages .

Washington, D. C.: Landscape Architecture Foundation. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1993. 1st Edition; 1st Printing. Hardcover. 0941236196 . Hardcover with dustjacket, this fine gift copy is in excellent condition, there are no remarkable flaws to the book or jacket and a professional (removable) mylar cover is included, "the first truly comprehensive account of garden design in the Golden State, and is a glowing description of the beauty and magic of well-conceived 'outdoor rooms' and the many variations in function and form with which California's landscape architects have endowed them," includes many color and black and white illustrations; ; 256 pages .

New York: Artisan. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1998. 1st Edition; 1st Printing. Hardcover. 1885183887 . Large format hardcover with dustjacket, first printing as indicated by the publisher's "1" in the number line on copyright page, book is in excellent condition with one minor flaw: a tiny bump (more like a crinkle) at each of the bottom corners, the predominantly white jacket shows mild tanning at the edges, there are no other remarkable flaws, the original price is present and a professional (removable) mylar cover is included, "A friendly guide to more than 200 classic heirloom varieties," illustrated throughout with splendid color artwork; ; 192 pages .

Portland, Oregon: Timber Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1983. 1st US Edition. Hardcover. 0917304233 . Hardcover with dustjacket, a beautiful copy of the first American printing, both the book and dustjacket are in excellent condition making this a fine gift/collector's copy, there are no remarkable flaws and a professional (removable) mylar cover is included, 224 pages, 96 color plates and line drawings, "Prepared with keen gardeners, botanists, and lovers of fine botanical illustration in mind, 'The Crocus' is a complete revision of the genus. The major part of the book is a description of each species, giving its distribution, habitat and flowering period; discussion about relationships with other species, amount of variability in the wild and any variants or garden selections; its needs in cultivation; a short statement about the cytology of each species, and any interesting stories concerning the collection and introduction of the species into cultivation. There is a… Read More

Rialto, CA: Laid Back Publications. Very Good. 1990. Revised Edition. Trade Paperback. 0961571403 . Large, spiral-bound paperback, "More an extended owner's manual than a book and is expressed in non-scientific, non-threatening, easily understood language," illustrated with photos, moderate rubbing to the glossy cover is the only flaw, book is clean, binding is tight, contents are fine; ; 188 pages .

Glenside, Pennsylvania: Conservation Strategies. Fine. 2011. 1st Edition; 1st Printing. Trade Paperback. 0983391505 . Large paperback in excellent condition, no remarkable flaws to this clean, attractive copy which is inscribed and signed by the author: "Karen Thaulic - To my friend in conservation: John." A wonderful and inspiring work which embodies wealth of wisdom and guidance, illustrated in color ; 322 pages; Signed by Author .

Santa Rosa, California: Metamorphic Press. Very Good. 1986. 1st Edition; 1st Printing. Hardcover. 0961584807 . Large format hardcover, issued without a dustjacket, "Transform your home with a beautiful, bountiful landscape using natural systems," illustrated throughout, book has mild signs of use at the corners and dust-spotting to the outer top edge of the pages, also some tanning to the first blank end-paper, the binding Is tight and the contents are fine ; ; 370 pages .

Australia: Macquarie Pastoral Press. Very Good+ in Very Good dust jacket. 1992. Limited Edition. Hardcover. 0646074687 . Large format hardcover with dustjacket, Number 577 of an unstated Limited Edition, signed by the author, also has a non-authorial inscription and mild rubbing on the bottom edge, the binding is tight and clean and the contents are fine, jacket has rubbing to the glossy surface but no other flaws and a professional (removable) mylar cover is included, a tour in color photos and text of 140 gardens between the dry arid regions of "western Queensland to the more English climatic conditions of Bowral, rainforest and city gardens, traditional and native"; Signed by Author .

Cambridge University Press. Very Good+ in Very Good+ dust jacket. 2002. 1st Edition; 1st Printing. Hardcover. 0521592933 . Hardcover with dustjacket, a few minor flaws to this clean, attractive copy: the book has a small remainder mark on the bottom edge and a tiny bump to the bottom corners, the binding is tight and clean and the contents are fine, the jacket has tiny creases at the top corners and mild rubbing on the rear panel, the jacket is also clean and very presentable and a professional (removable) mylar cover is included, illustrated throughout and includes a Select Bibliography, "Focusing on the wild garden, the cottage garden, the formal garden, and the synthesis of the formal and natural styles, Anne Helmreich argues that design principles and debates among designers, including William Robinson, Reginald Blomfield, Gertrude Jekyll, and Edward Luytens, were indelibly shaped by the quest for a powerful English national identity"; ; 282 pages .

London, England: Natural History Museum. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2014. Hardcover. Large format hardcover with dustjacket, this beautiful gift copy is in excellent condition, there are no remarkable flaws to the book or jacket, the original price is present and a professional (removable) mylar cover is included, "Through exquisite botanical paintings and insightful essays, Flora examines the fascinating history of plants and flowers. Over 20 plant families are profiled, including cacti, daffodils, iris, magnolia, poppies, rose, tulips and waterlilies," includes a Selected Bibliography .

University Park, Pennsylvania: Pennsylvania State University. Near Fine. 2006. Spiral bound Paperback. Large paperback, one minor flaw to this clean, attractive copy: the cover and first two pages have a short corner-crease at the bottom, "developed as a resource for people who wish to produce fruit on a small scale (one acre or less) and who are not legally licensed to use pesticides," illustrated; 187 pages .

London: Frances Lincoln. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2009. 1st Edition; 1st Printing. Hardcover. 0711229678 . Large format hardcover with dustjacket, first printing as indicated by the publisher's "1" in the number line on copyright page, a near perfect copy, a tiny bump to the bottom front corner is the only remarkable flaw, the jacket is also in excellent condition and has no remarkable flaws, the original price is present and a professional (removable) mylar cover is included, "Based on the author's extended visits to many of Wright's projects, and interviews with surviving colleagues and students, this is the first book in full colour to focus on Wright's genius as a landscaper"; 160 pages .

England: Alpine Garden Society. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1989. 1st Edition; 1st Printing. Hardcover. 0900048514 . Hardcover first printing with dustjacket, inscribed to no one in particular and signed by the author: "Best wishes, Chris Grey Wilson." The book is in excellent condition, very mild tanning on the top edge is the only remarkable flaw, the jacket is also in great shape, a small gray smudge on the front panel is the only remarkable flaw, the jacket is clean and attractive and a professional (removable) mylar cover is included, "..the most detailed survey yet published on Dionysia. All species are illustrated with accurate line drawings and with coloured photographs taken in the wild and in cultivation" ; 172 pages; Signed by Author .

New York: The Monacelli Press. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 2010. 1st American Edition. Hardcover. 1580933033 . Large format hardcover with dustjacket, first American printing as indicated by the publisher's "1" in the number line on copyright page, book is in excellent condition, no remarkable flaws, jacket shows some rubbing to the glossy surface but no other rermarkable flaws and a professional (removable) mylar cover is included, "serves as a compendium - in text and illustration - of all facets of the Chinese garden"; ; 260 pages .

Cornell University Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 2003. 1st Edition; 1st Printing. Hardcover. 0801441439 . Hardcover with dustjacket, first printing as indicated by the publisher's "1" in the number line on copyright page, both the book and jacket look new with no remarkable flaws and a professional (removable) mylar cover is included, "For Rebecca Bushnell, English gardening books tell a fascinating tale of the human love for plants and our will to make them do as we wish," illustrated throughout, a fine gift copy; ; 198 pages .

London: Victor Gollancz Ltd.. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2000. 1st Edition. Hardcover. 0575071206 . Hardcover with dustjacket, first printing as indicated by the publisher's "1" in the number line on copyright page, book is in nearly new condition, two tiny bumps on the top edge is the only remarkable flaw, the jacket is clean and attractive, moderate rubbing and a tiny area of surface-wear near top of spine are the only flaws, the original price is present and a professional (removable) mylar cover is included .

East Rutherford, New Jersey: Roehrs Company. Near Fine. 1992. 1st Edition; 1st Printing. Hardcover. 0025449958 . Hardcover, no dustjacket, color-illustrated cover, first printing as stated on copyright page, book has moderate dust-tanning to the top outer page-edge as its only flaw and is in excellent condtiion otherwise, this massive tome features 8100 photographs in color with hardiness zone maps, "While the companion volume "Tropica" presents essentially the fantastic flora of warm climate and tropical latitudes, "Hortica" extends into the colder zones, to include the widest possible selection of attractive ornamentals, and of edible fruit, found in gardens or in habitats experiencing frigid winters"; ; 1216 pages .