This work describes thousands of species of ornamental shrubs, their hybrids and cultivars in alphabetical order. Bamboos and climbers are also included. The emphasis is on the use of shrubs in the garden and the author's Line of Facts provides advice on key points at a glance, giving size, whether evergreen or deciduous, scent, colour of flower, flowering season, autumn colour and propagation for each plant, together with a short description of its general character.;In introductory chapters Graham Stuart Thomas urges ...
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This work describes thousands of species of ornamental shrubs, their hybrids and cultivars in alphabetical order. Bamboos and climbers are also included. The emphasis is on the use of shrubs in the garden and the author's Line of Facts provides advice on key points at a glance, giving size, whether evergreen or deciduous, scent, colour of flower, flowering season, autumn colour and propagation for each plant, together with a short description of its general character.;In introductory chapters Graham Stuart Thomas urges gardeners to consider not only practical matters but also the ethos of the place when choosing plants. He lists shrubs for special purposes, such as damp soils, shade clay and hedging, as well as for the colour of bark or leaves.
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. Though second-hand, the book is still in very good shape. Minimal signs of usage may include very minor creasing on the cover or on the spine. Grubby book may have mild dirt or some staining, mostly on the edges of pages.
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First edition (hardback). 8vo (26cm by 15cm), xiv, 585pp. 119 colour plates, 32pp b&w plates. Original blue cloth, dustwrapper. The book and the dustwrapper are in very good condition. Signed by the author on the title page. ISBN 0719550432.
