About this title: From the colonial era to the pre-World War II period, this remarkable book of history and horticulture documents the changing plant palette of American gardens. 201 color photos. Line drawings & photos.
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Description: Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Very good. Publishers Overstock. A Very Good copy with a Remainder Mark and wear to the extremities. Buy with confidence from an Independent Bookstore where the owners, a husband and wife team, have over 25 years of combined bookselling experience. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Timber Press,, Portland:
Date Published: 2004
ISBN-13:9780881926194ISBN:0881926191
Description: As New in As New dust jacket. 0881926191. Color photographs throughout. Black and white line drawings. First edition. As new in like dust jacket. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Timber Press, Portland
Date Published: 2004
ISBN-13:9780881926194ISBN:0881926191
Description: Fine in Fine jacket. 4to-over 9"-12" Tall. New. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 420pp. Illustrations. Dust jacket in new mylar cover. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Timber Press, Portland
Date Published: 2004
ISBN-13:9780881926194ISBN:0881926191
Description: Fine in Fine jacket. 4to-over 9"-12" Tall. Sewn binding. Brown cloth over boards. 420pp. Illustrations. Dust jacket in new mylar cover. read more
Description: Good in good dust jacket. Ex-library. This is a good looking ex-library book. Besides the usual labels and stamps this book also has light scuffing and several indentations on the mylar protective cover. Glued binding. Paper over boards. 420 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. Your book will be custom double-wrapped & over-taped to help assure you get it undamaged. Books sold in support of the World Outreach Projects efforts to lift up the world one person at a time. Ships M-F read more
Edition: First Edition (1st printing)
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Timber Pr, Portland, Oregon, U.S.A.
Date Published: 2004
ISBN-13:9780881926194ISBN:0881926191
Description: As New in As New jacket. 4to-over 9¾"-12" tall. This is a New and Unread copy of the first edition (1st printing)l. NOT a remainder copy. read more
Edition: First Edition (1st printing)
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Timber Pr, Portland, Oregon, U.S.A.
Date Published: 2004
ISBN-13:9780881926194ISBN:0881926191
Description: As New in As New jacket. 4to-over 9¾"-12" tall. This is a New and Unread copy of the first edition (1st printing). NOT a rermainder copy. read more
Description: As New/As New. 8.75" x 11.75" Tall 0881926191 419 pristine, smooth, unread pages with ornamental plants & regional plant lists, historic commercial plant sources, contemporary sources for heirloom plants, invasive heirloom ornamental plants, bibliography, & index. More than 1, 000 plants described from trees to heirloom roses: images from catalog art, period illustrations & a wealth of information on the history & horticulture of the American Garden. read more
Description: New in new dust jacket. Glued binding. Paper over boards. 420 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. Brand NEW, Never Read! May Have Little Shelf Wear! XLH1418SGM read more
Description: Adams, Denise Wiles. RESTORING AMERICAN GARDENS: AN ENCYCLOPEDIA OF HEIRLOOM ORNAMENTAL PLANTS 1640-1940. Portland, OR: Timber Press, c2004. 419pp, color photos, index. lg. 4to. As new hardcover in d/j. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Timber Press, Incorporated
Date Published: 2004-02-01
ISBN-13:9780881926194ISBN:0881926191
Description: Good. Excellent customer service. May ship from alternate location depending on your zip code and availability. Satisfaction guaranteed! ! read more
"Let's cut to the chase: if you're interested in historic American garden design, you're going to want this in your library.
The first section of the book (American Garden Design) will be a rehash for anyone who has seriously studied the subject. That being said, it's a great introduction for anyone who is interested in practical and fashionable home gardening from the Colonial Era to WWII.
The meat of the book, and the reason you're going to want it on your bookshelf, is the second section (Encyclopedia of Heirloom Ornamental Plants). Each entry gives the usual cultural information, plus the date of introduction and/or earliest citation, alternative names in period, and design notes from period sources. While not all entries are illustrated, many are, with both modern photographs and period illustrations.
Several appendices round out this excellent volume. You'll find the expected list of sources for heirloom plants, but I was delighted to also see a list of historic plant sources and extensive regional plant list (conveniently divided into historic eras). There is also a listing of potentially invasive heirloom plants, helpfully notated."
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