The Rose Garden. In Two Divisions.

Paul, William.

Verlag: 1st. Ed. Pub. Sherwood, Gilbert, & Piper. 1848

Beschreibung

pp.[x], iv, 151, [i], 177, [iii] with 15 hand-coloured litho plates plus many illus. in text. Large 8vo. Hardback. Contents fine. From the library of Edwin J. Fox with his signature dated 1848, with his hand-written notes and annotations. Bound in contemporary half-morocco over marbled boards, showing rubbing along edges, o/w. in thor. vg. condition. A very pleasing copy. Edward J. Fox clearly loved Roses and his notes extend to over 6-pages. He uses both contemporary sources (including Cranston s Cultural Directions for the Rose (1857) and the Gardener s Chronicle) alongside learnings from his experiences. He gives detail on how to heal wounds and deal with pests and diseases including Aphids, Thrips, Mealy Bugs and Mildew. Treatments, equipment, the preparation of liquids, when and how to apply them are explained. He details recommendations for planting, maintenance, pruning and propagation. A list of Best Roses for Cutting (1861) and specific cultivation tips for the Cloth of Gold Rose (1856) are fascinating. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 61354

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Titel: The Rose Garden. In Two Divisions.

Verlag: 1st. Ed. Pub. Sherwood, Gilbert, & Piper. 1848

Einband: Hardcover