ROYTON HEATH - Miniature Shrubs

London England, Barrie & Jenkins, 1978. First Edition, Binding: Cloth, Very Good/Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall 0214204774 Hardback Hardback. First Edition. Previous owners name written neatly to inside cover. Slight shelf wear to edges of D/J. Price clipped to D/J. This is the first book devoted entirely to miniature shrubs. This description applies to the species, varieties and cultivars of conifers and deciduous shrubs of a decorative nature which are suitable not only for the rock garden, but also in a mixed shrubs border or even in a border on their own. A small plot in a town garden can be given a collection of dwarf shrubs which over the whole year will give form and grace, often with flowers or decorative fruits in season. A special and unique feature is a fully descriptive list of true miniature conifers, which will not outgrow their allotted space for very many years. There are chapters on types of garden, propagation, transplanting, posts and diseases and a special chapter on dwarf conifers. There is a classified and descriptive list of small shrubs which comprises over three-quarters of the book, and instructions for cultivation and special care. Illustrated. 181 pp.