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BAILEY, LEE  Lee Bailey's Country Flowers : Gardening & Bouquets from Spring to Fall
, New York, NY, U.S.A.: Crown Publishing Group, Incorporated, 1985. /, Hard Cover. Fine/Near Fine. Eight Printing. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. ISBN:0-517-55674-X. Beautiful copy of a lovely book. Has not been price-clipped. Illustrated in both color and black and white. Book is arranged like a weekly diary for the gardening season from the first daffodils of April to September's last marigolds. Designed to help you create a simple, yet lovely, garden which will produce an abundance of flowers with which to create bouquets for your home.158 pages. Indexed.
USD 12.00 [Appr.: EURO 8.25 | £UK 7.25 | JP¥ 1059] Book number: 6635
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BAKER, JERRY  Jerry Baker's Happy Healthy House Plants
, New York, NY, U.S.A.: N A L, 1985. /, Soft Cover. Very Good/Wraps, Very Good. First Printing. Nice clean copy with just a tiny bit of edgewear at spots. No spine crease and no interior markings. If you're African violets are shrinking and your fern is about finished this is your book. Everything you need to know about houseplants and what they need to thrive. Great comic drawings, a breezy, fun style and down-to-earth facts you can really use m,ake this one a winner. 268 pages. Indexed.
USD 10.00 [Appr.: EURO 6.75 | £UK 6.25 | JP¥ 883] Book number: 10,328
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BOISSET, CAROLINE (EDITOR)  The Garden Sourcebook; the Essential Guide to Planning and Planting
, Mitchell Beazley, 1999, Reprint. (ISBN: 1840002360) Soft Cover, 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall, Fine/Wraps Fine, Gorgeous book printed on high quality glossy paper and lavishly illustrated with more than a thousand color photos of plants. Book is perfect for the beginning gardener as it walks the reader through the whole process from selection, to planting, to care, but would also interest more experienced green thumbs due to its extensive information on individual plants, as well as on its specifics on hardscape and decorative detail in the garden. 360 pages.
USD 12.00 [Appr.: EURO 8.25 | £UK 7.25 | JP¥ 1059] Book number: 14008
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BUCHANAN, RITA; BUCHANAN, STEVE  Making a Garden: Reliable Techniques, Outstanding Plants and Honest Advice
New York, Houghton Mifflin, 1999, First American Edition. (ISBN: 039589753x) Hard Cover with dust jacket, 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall, Fine/Fine, Crisp, beautiful book with dustjacket protected by brand new mylar. Has not been price-clipped. Gorgeous art and color photographs throughout make this garden book eye catching. Sixteen chapters help the beginning gardener get started. The author's approach is simple -- dig up a space in your yard, plant it, and when it's full dig up another! Fianlly, gardening at the "grass-roots" level! 160 pages. Indexed.
USD 12.00 [Appr.: EURO 8.25 | £UK 7.25 | JP¥ 1059] Book number: 12,718
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CASTRO, BETTE WOOLSEY  The Wildflower (Book plus audiocassette)
, Fulcrum Publishing, 1998. /, Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. Later Printing. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. An exquisitely beautiful little book, each page bordered in wildflowers. This is a mint copy which includes the Grammy nominee audiocassette still in its original box read by Helen Hayes. Hayes also wrote a foreword to the book and Lady Bird Johnson wrote the introduction. Proceeds from the sale of new copies were dontated to the Nastional Wildflower Research Center. If you love wildflowers and are charmed by accessible verse this is a delightful edition to the bookshelf.
USD 20.00 [Appr.: EURO 13.5 | £UK 12.25 | JP¥ 1765] Book number: 10,710
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CHRISTOPHER, THOMAS  Water-Wise Gardening : America's Backyard Revolution
, Richmond Hill, ON, Canada: Distican, Incorporated, 1994, First Printing. (ISBN: 0671738569) Hard Cover with dust jacket, Fine/Fine, Beautiful as new copy which has not been price-clipped. No defects and lovely in brand new mylar. Written by the author of one of our all time favorite gardening books "In Search of Lost Roses." Here he introduces readers to a new phenomenon in gardening -- planting with water conservation in mind while till producing spectacular results. Gorgeous color photos tell the story. 271 pages. Indexed.
USD 10.00 [Appr.: EURO 6.75 | £UK 6.25 | JP¥ 883] Book number: 8447
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CRANDALL, CHUCK; CRANDALL, BARBARA  Planters, Containers and Raised Beds : A Gardener's Guide
New York, NY, U.S.A., Sterling Publishing Co., Inc., 1996. (ISBN: 0806942428) Hard Cover with dust jacket, 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall, Very Good/Very Good, Nice, clean, attractive copy in brand new protective mylar. Illustrated throughout in full color. Everything you need to know to maximize the results of raised bed and container gardening. Includes how-tos for planters, window boxes, and hanging gardens, in addition to the above. 144 pages. Indexed.
USD 8.00 [Appr.: EURO 5.5 | £UK 5 | JP¥ 706] Book number: 12,616
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DAVIDSON, WILLIAM & ROCHFORD, T.C.  The Complete All-Color Guide To House Plants, Cacti & Succulents
, New York: Galahad Books, 1976. /, Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. No Edition Stated, Likely First. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. An exceptionally nice copy of a little seen title. Book itself is clean as a whistle. Small gift inscription and pictorial book plate with no writing on front free endpaper. DJ shows some browning to white areas, but has no tears or chips and looks wonderful in mylar. Color art on every page and info about 450 individual plants -- descriptions, cultivation etc. 192 pages.
USD 20.00 [Appr.: EURO 13.5 | £UK 12.25 | JP¥ 1765] Book number: 5714
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DEFREITAS, STAN  Complete Guide to Florida Gardening
Lanham, MD, U.S.A., Taylor Publishing Company, 1987, Later Priniing. (ISBN: 0878335722) Hard Cover with dust jacket, New/New, Crisp, brand new copy in brand new protective mylar. Has not been price-clipped. Lavishly illustrated in full color throughout. A thorough discussion of successful Florida gardening including info on planning a garden, tress and palms, landscape shrubs, frutis and nuts, annuals, perrenials, orchids, vegetables, vines and ground covers, lawns -- even houseplants and insects and diseases. 352 pages. Indexed.
USD 18.00 [Appr.: EURO 12.25 | £UK 11 | JP¥ 1589] Book number: 12,305
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SOUTHERN ACCENTS MAGAZINE EDITORS  Gardens of the South
New York, NY, U.S.A., Simon & Schuster, 1985, First Printing. (ISBN: 0671601911) Hard Cover with dust jacket, 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall, Fine/Fine, Crisp, beautiful, as new copy in brand new protective mylar. Has not been price-clipped. Sumpuously illustrated in full color throughout -- nearly 200 photos.Twenty-five exquisite southern gardens make their debut in this lovely coffee table book which has been divided into three sections: private spaces, grand public places, and practical tips on planning and planting. Whether you actually get down and dirty, or just dream, this is a book of enchantment. 211 pages.
USD 15.00 [Appr.: EURO 10.25 | £UK 9.25 | JP¥ 1324] Book number: 12,892
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FOX, ROBIN L.  Better Gardening
, Boston, MA, U.S.A.: David R. Godine Publisher, Incorporated, 1986. /, Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. First American Edition. ISBN:0879236116. Very nice, clean copy in protective mylar. Has not been price-clipped and there are no tears or chips. Aimed at the sophisticated gardener seeking advice on what species are hardiest and display the best color and form. Though written by an Englishman and first published in Britain, it adapts quite well to the American gardener's needs. 184 pages. Indexed. Illustrated in color.
USD 14.00 [Appr.: EURO 9.5 | £UK 8.5 | JP¥ 1236] Book number: 7905H
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GODWIN, SARA  The Gardener's Companion : Designing a Garden to Suit Your Space
, New York, NY, U.S.A.: Smithmark Publishers, Incorporated, 1992. /, Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. 48mo - over 3" - 4" tall. ISBN:0831737662. Great copy of a lovely book. DJ has no defects and is covered with protective mylar. Lavishly illustrated in full color. Even the most boring suburban postage stamp yard can be transformed into a tranquil, beautiful retreat by following the author's suggestions. She also discusses urban gardens and leads the reader on a tour of both of her homes, one of which is a country retreat.178 pages.
USD 14.00 [Appr.: EURO 9.5 | £UK 8.5 | JP¥ 1236] Book number: 9076
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HULL, GEORGE F.,  Bonsai For Americans,
, Doubleday, 1964. /, Book club edition. Handsome dark green boards with gold printing in near fine condition. DJ VG - amazingly well preserved. A beautiful copy overall. Gardening. Bonsai. Miniature Plants. Horticulture. Japanese Gardening. "A practical guide to the creation and care of miniature potted trees." Illustrated with more than 150 black and white photos. Discusses the art in Japan, how it can easily be adapted to American life, specimen collection, containers, moss, rocks, accessories, potting soil mixtures, potting, transplanting, training, treatment and more.
USD 8.00 [Appr.: EURO 5.5 | £UK 5 | JP¥ 706] Book number: 2160
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INGWERSEN, WILL, ILLUSTRATED BY STITT, CHARLES  Classic Garden Plants
, London: Hamlyn, 1975. /, Hard Cover. Near Fine. No Edition Stated. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. ISBN:0-600-33940-8. What an exquisite book this is! Very good condition large quarto in wonderful DJ protected in mylar. Only defect to DJ is a small abrasion at foredge. Illustrated with both line drawings and full page, full color botanicals that are truly beautiful. Published in collaboration with the Royal Horticultural Society. An A-Z compendium of common garden plants. A book to treasure. We;re looking for a very good home for it.
USD 20.00 [Appr.: EURO 13.5 | £UK 12.25 | JP¥ 1765] Book number: 6409
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KINCAID, JAMAICA  My Garden Book
New York, NY, U.S.A., Farrar, Straus & Giroux, 1999, First Edition. (ISBN: 0374281866) , Fine/Fine, Crisp, beautiful copy in brand new mylar. Has not been price-clipped. Readers of The New Yorker will welcome with pleasure this compendium of essays by garden writer Kincaid who somehow manages to weave practical knowledge and storytelling into a seamless tapestry of delight. Book is prettily designed too with small drawings and borders. 229 pages to get lost in, especially during winter.
USD 8.00 [Appr.: EURO 5.5 | £UK 5 | JP¥ 706] Book number: 11,951
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KOLPAS, NORMAN  The Southwestern Companion (Companion Ser.)
, New York, NY, U.S.A.: B D D Promotional Book Company, Incorporated, 1991. /, Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. No Edition Stated. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. ISBN:0792453123. Very nice clean copy in mylar. Small tear to upper rear corner and small wrinkle to upper front corner are only defects. Beautifully illustrated in full color. Homes, foods, crafts, collectibles and gardens of the American Southwest are highlighted in both text and picture in this lovely homage to the desolate beauty of the desert.
USD 12.50 [Appr.: EURO 8.5 | £UK 7.75 | JP¥ 1103] Book number: 7809
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LARKIN, DAVID  Country Acres
, Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1998. /, Hard Cover. First Printing. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" Tall. Sumptuous color photography and brand new condition make this one a stand-out. The author moves beyond the confines of a country home to introduce the world of out-buildings and barns, farm animals and vegetable gardening in all their simple delight. While it would look great on a coffee table, the book is more than just another pretty face. It offers valuable, useable info on country tools, raising fish as a food source, harvesting and storing what you grow and much more. We also own "Country Wild" by the same author in identical condition.
USD 15.00 [Appr.: EURO 10.25 | £UK 9.25 | JP¥ 1324] Book number: 3444
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MCCLURE, SUSAN, ILLUSTRATED BY ADAMS, IAN  Midwest Landscape Design
, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.: Taylor Publishing Company, 1999. /, Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. First Printing. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. ISBN:0-87833-218-9. Nice, clean attractive copy. Publisher's info tipped in on front free endpaper. Gift inscription signed by several people on front pastedown. All four corners of endflaps clipped. A small bit of wrinkling at lower rear edge is only real defect. Very handsome. Beautiful full color illustrations throughout, plus tips and outstanding designs from twenty landscape designers. Includes many types of gardens from woodland to water gardens. 216 pages. Indexed. Printed on slick quality paper.
USD 25.00 [Appr.: EURO 16.75 | £UK 15.25 | JP¥ 2206] Book number: 6993
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MCCURDY, ROBERT  The Book of Garden Flowers
New York, Doubleday, Doran, 1932, Reprint. Hard Cover, Very Good/No DJ, Such a lovely book and the nicest copy that's ever turned up. Green boards with crisp bright gilt to face and bright paste-on art featuring purple iris. No dustjacket, but this series is too pretty to cover up anyhow. Pages are white and clean with no writing anywhere and spine is tight and true. Only defect is just a hint of fading to gilt at spine. Arranged by season, including winter, as many flowers can bloom indoors. Sixteen pages of black and white illustrations and twenty-pfour pages in full color. 311 pages. Indexed. Two like copies available.
USD 12.00 [Appr.: EURO 8.25 | £UK 7.25 | JP¥ 1059] Book number: 13348
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VON MIKLOS, JOSEPHINE  Wildflowers In Your House,
, Doubleday, 1968. /, No edition stated. VG book displaying one bumped corner. Exceptionally clean and with a hinge so tight it's hard to believe it was ever read. DJ good-plus. No tears or chips, but wrinkling along top edge. Has not been price-clipped. Gardening. Floral Design. Wildflowers. Profusely illustrated with 235 color and b&w photos. Explains where to find wildflowers and how to turn nature's bounty into gorgeous, low cost bouquets and arrangments for every room in the house, including the porch and patio. Great ideas and still lovely today.
USD 9.00 [Appr.: EURO 6.25 | £UK 5.5 | JP¥ 794] Book number: 1165
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MILES, BEBE, ILLUSTRATED BY LOEWER, H. PETER  Wildflower Perennials for Your Garden
, New York: Hawthorn Books, 1976. /, Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. First Edition. Beautiful copy -- clean and tight. Only defect to book itself is flat crease to bottom corner of first two pages. Dustjacket is likewise lovely with two small tears to top edge (one at front one at back). Looks most handsome in protective mylar. Subtitled "A detailed guide to years of bloom from America's long-neglected native heritage." Book is divided into two sections. In the first the author discusses the use of native wildflowers in the home garden and offers advice on how to plan, plant, and care for the result. Part two is a dictionary of over 100 native American perennials ideal for cultivation. Illustrated by charming botanical drawings. Two copies available.
USD 16.00 [Appr.: EURO 10.75 | £UK 9.75 | JP¥ 1412] Book number: 10,419
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NORRIS, DORRY B.  The Sage Cottage Herb Garden Cookbook : Celebrations, Recipes, and Herb Gardening Tips for Every Month of the Year
, Guilford, CT, U.S.A.: Globe Pequot Press, The, 1991. /, Soft Cover. Fine/Wraps, Very Good. Second Printing. Crisp, clean copy of a delightful cookbook with 48 different year-round feasts celebrating the glory of the herb garden. 150 healthy, but delicious, recipes in all from Twelfth Night Cake in January to Ginger Cutout Cookies at Christmas. In between there's Mexican salad, sour milk herb biscuits, baked rosemary squash and more. Especially delightful are the little boxes filled with such info as raisiing roses without chemicals, saving seeds and growing tarragon.
USD 9.00 [Appr.: EURO 6.25 | £UK 5.5 | JP¥ 794] Book number: 9634
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TIME-LIFE BOOKS EDITORIAL STAFF  The Big Book of Flower Gardening : A Guide to Growing Beautiful Annuals, Perennials, Bulbs and Roses
Alexandria, VA, U.S.A., Time-Life, Incorporated, 1996, First Printing, Stated. (ISBN: 0783548435) Hard Cover with dust jacket, 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall, Very Good/Very Good, Very nice, very clean copy. Glossy wipe-clean boards with matching dustjacket. NOT the spiral-bound edition. No tears or chips and dustjacket protected by mylar. Gorgeous pictorial endpapers and lavishly illustrated in full color. Designed for both the experienced gardener and the weekend variety. Information is clear, concise, and easy to access on how to grow magnificent flowers no matter what part of the country you live in. 384 pages. Indexed.
USD 15.00 [Appr.: EURO 10.25 | £UK 9.25 | JP¥ 1324] Book number: 11,592
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COURAGE BOOKS STAFF  Herbs : From Your Garden to Your Home (2 Volumes)
, Philadelphia, PA, U.S.A.: Running Press Book Publishers, 1998. /, Hard Cover. Fine/Slipcase, Fine. First Printing. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ISBN:0-7624-0188-5. Two pretty volumes in equally pretty slipcase that ties with a green satin ribbon. The first title is "Herbs In Your Garden, a Guide To growing 32 Favorite Varieties" and the second is "Herbs In Your Home, A Guide To Enjoying Herbs In Cooking, Crafts, and More" Both have beautiful endpapers and are lavishly illustrated in full color. Would make a charming gift.
USD 15.00 [Appr.: EURO 10.25 | £UK 9.25 | JP¥ 1324] Book number: 6931
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STRONG, VALERIE  All My Phlox
Kent, OH, U.S.A., Kent State University Press, 1999, First Printing. (ISBN: 0873386345) Soft Cover, Very Good/Wraps, Very Good, Nice clean copy marred only by tiny crease at lower front corner and small indentation to rear cover. Beautifully illustrated with color photos. The author, a landscape designer, presents and solves specific problems of landscape deisng based on her three of her award-winning gardens. The message is definitely one of taking good care of the land.123 pages.
USD 12.00 [Appr.: EURO 8.25 | £UK 7.25 | JP¥ 1059] Book number: 12,350
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