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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Poor. The Wise Garden Encyclopedia 1951 - by E.D.L. Seymour, BSA - Plant Identification, Botanical Drawings, Definitions, Gardening tips, Photos. This is a wonderful book for the beginner as has a supplement on "The First Garden" by Carol Woodward. This is the 'go-to' book for a new gardener or experienced gardener wishing to learn more about plants and their care. There are 1380 pages full of knowledge. It was produced in 1951 by the Wm. H. Wise & Company, New York. The original dust jacket is inside the cover. The hard cover remains the lovely color of new grass. The only wear is in the seams of the front and back covers, and that is not really serious, as it appears it was repaired in the past. If you know a "budding" young gardener, this would be a terrific gift from the mid century generation. Height: 9" Length: 6" Thickness: 3" **Our vintage ephemera may have signs of wear or production imperfections. We mention creases, crazing, foxing or tears in our descriptions, the photos are part of the description, please examine carefully. Questions welcome. Thanks for shopping.…

hardcover no dustjacket. Condition: Good. Prompt Shipment, shipped in Boxes, Tracking PROVIDEDsm4to; 1380 pages; Good hardcover no dustjacket; spine starting; tips bumped; few foxing stains; some light taning; clean pages; prompt shipping with tracking.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Original official souvenir programme published by the Hong Kong Cricket League for E. W. Swanton's Commonwealth Cricket Team tour of Hong Kong, 31 March-7 April 1964. 67 pages, measuring 12.7 × 19 cm, in the original printed wrappers. Illustrated throughout and signed contemporaneously on the players' portrait pages by E. W. Swanton, Sir Leonard Hutton, Sir Garfield Sobers, Seymour Nurse, Sonny Ramadhin, the Nawab of Pataudi, Richie Benaud, Ian M. McLachlan, K. Taylor, M. G. Griffith, T. B. L. Coghlan, J. D. Piachaud and N. C. Pretzlik. The signature of Sir Garfield Sobers, one of the greatest cricketers of all time, is the outstanding feature of this remarkable survival. Official programmes from the tour are scarce, while examples carrying such an extensive and well-preserved group of authentic player autographs are rarely encountered. Very good condition with minor edge wear, marks and creasing to the wrappers. Signed by Author(s).…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 232, xxv pp. ; illustrated, 19 photographic plates, 3 in color ; 21 cm. ; John Horace McFarland (1859-1948) was an American master printer and horticulturist. Throughout his career, he advocated for civic beautification, and he became a leader in the conservation movement of the early twentieth century. These early experiences instilled the passion for horticultural beauty and the business expertise that distinguished him personally and professionally. He eventually purchased his father's press. Combining the skills learned from these early experiences, he established a successful printing company of his own. He founded the J. Horace McFarland Company/Mount Pleasant Press, specializing in seed catalogs and nursery trade publications. Over the course of his lifetime, McFarland wrote and lectured extensively on horticulture, printing methods, and civic improvement. McFarland was a prominent member of the American Rose Society. Contents : Why do you like roses? / B Y Morisson -- Favorite moss roses / Jesse A Currey -- Tea roses for southern climates / George C Thomas, Jr -- The land of enchantment / Edmund M Mills -- Interesting boys and girls in roses / J Horace McFarland -- A beginner's experiences / Dwight L Armstrong -- East and West beginnings and experiences / John F Mahneke -- Own-root roses again / G A Stevens -- Buying roses from traveling agents -- Why we stopped selling roses in Sping / George H Petereson -- Rose understocks at Arlington Farm / Guy E Yerkes -- Rose-breeding in theory and practice -- Chromosomes and their relation to rose problems / Kathleen B Blackburn -- Mendelian principles and rose hybridization / J H Nicolas -- Artificial fertilization / J Pernet-Ducher -- Parents and offspring / Capt. George C THomas, Jr -- Handling seeds and seedlings / Allan C Fraser -- Roses and their hybridization in Spain / Pedro Dot -- Hybridization from a woman's viewpoint / Rena E Wilbur -- A poor start makes poor roses / W L Bredero -- The Northeast corner, a double symposium -- Roses in New England -- Roses in Maine / Dr. George T Elliot -- New Hampshire roses / Dr. Joseph Boylston -- Green Mountain roses / Edna V Highley -- Roses in Vermont / R R Campbell -- Practical methods / Mrs. A H Parker -- Along the New England seaboard / John Barrow -- Rhode Island roses / R Marion Hatton -- Roses and heresies in Connecticut / Alexander Cummings, Jr -- Roses in New York and Ontario -- Simplified rose culture on Long Island / Mrs Tracy H Lewis -- Planting and feeding roses / A Schierenberg -- Roses in Central New York / Dr. G Griffin Lewis -- Amateur rose-growing in Rochester / Paul Seel, Elsie Seel - A home rose-garden in Ithaca / E A White -- A Buffalo backyard rose-garden / Oscar S Witte -- Roswe varieties in Ontario / Paul B Sanders -- Thomas, Pemberton, and Lambert roses / Whitman Cross -- Color standardization for roses / H S Tillotson -- Considering new varieties / Capt. George C Thomas, Jr -- Patience for the new roses / G F Middleton -- The proof ofthe pudding, again -- A gentleman discusses blondes / Geoffrey G Whitney -- Roses in China / M Leslie Hancock -- Five years of rose progress in Australia / H H Hazlewood -- Roses at a naval base / G Prideaux -- Brown canker of the rose / Anna E Jenkins -- As the retail florist sees roses / Max Schling -- The cut-rose situation in New York / E L D Seymour, Frank H Traendly -- Conversation with a rose beginner -- A rose school in Texas -- The favored roses of America / Robert Pyle -- Royal doings in Tacoma / James A Hays -- What about the new European roses? -- Two new van Fleet hybrids -- New roses of the world -- Roses registered -- Rose notes. ; green patterned cloth ; with return card for ARS laid-in ; slight edge wear, else VG. Book.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1865. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 442, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 442 442.…