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The Romantic Garden. (Illustrations by Paul Cox.)

ROSE, GRAHAM. · 1988 · Chilton Books

£9.50 (€11.39 | $12.55 | ¥2,005)

London: Windward, Frances Lincoln Ltd, 1988. 1st ed. A guide to creating a beautiful and private garden paradise. 23cms. x 23cms. Pp.168, colour frontis, colour illustrations throughout. Illustrated laminated boards with matching illustrated d/w. VG/VG.

Pruning Hardy Shrubs.

OSBORN, A. · 1968 · Chilton Books

£3.00 (€3.60 | $3.96 | ¥633)

London: Royal Horticultural Society, 1968. Revised ed. Booklet. Advice on pruning hardy shrubs. Pp. 19. P/b. G+.

The Choice and Care of Trees for the Small Garden.

KNIGHT, F.P. · 1967 · Chilton Books

£3.00 (€3.60 | $3.96 | ¥633)

London: Royal Horticulture Society, 1967. Revised ed. Choosing trees for the small garden. Pp. 9, 5 figures. P/b. VG.

A Gardener's Progress. Illustrated with Drawings of Plants in the Author's Garden by H.A.Thomerson.

STOKER, FRED. · 1938 · Chilton Books

£12.00 (€14.39 | $15.86 | ¥2,532)

London: Putnam,1938. 1st ed. Pp.14/457,25 plates, 43 figure illustrations, garden sketch plans to endpapers. Green cloth,gilt title to spine. G+.

Truly Tiny Gardens.

TARLING, THOMASINA. · 1996 · Chilton Books

£8.00 (€9.59 | $10.57 | ¥1,688)

London: BCA, 1996. 1st BCA ed. "With its combination of striking photographs, practical information and original planting schemes, this book will prove inspirational and essential reading for the owner of the truly tiny garden." 24.5cms. x 23.5cms. Pp. 96, colour photographs t...

The Ornamental Herb Garden. From Windowboxes to Knot Gardens.

MASON, CATHERINE. · 1997 · Chilton Books

£9.00 (€10.79 | $11.89 | ¥1,899)

London: Conran Octopus Ltd, 1997. 1st ed. "With its combination of striking photographs, informative artworks and accessible text, this book will enable anyone to create their own stunning herb garden." 25cms. x 23.5cms. Pp. 96, colour illustrations throughout. Dark green clot...

Adrian Bloom's Guide to Tree Fruit.

BLACKBURNE-MAZE, PETER. · 1982 · Chilton Books

£3.00 (€3.60 | $3.96 | ¥633)

Norwich: Jarrold Colour Publications. 1982. Pp 32, many colour illustrations. P/b, illustrated cover. G+.

Better Gardening.

FOX, ROBIN LANE. · 1985 · Chilton Books

£6.00 (€7.19 | $7.93 | ¥1,266)

Harmondsworth: Penguin. 1985. "The author draws on his wide experience to discuss the best plants, bulbs, trees and shrubs for beginners and experts alike, stimulating the reader to try new plants or to begin a garden-plan with confidence". Pp 184, some colour illustrations. P...

The Penguin Encyclopedia of Gardening. (Illustrated by Vana Haggerty.)

HUXLEY, ANTHONY. · 1981 · Chilton Books

£9.00 (€10.79 | $11.89 | ¥1,899)

London: Allen Lane, Penguin Books Ltd, 1981. 1st ed. "The Encyclopedia is unique in its coverage and in its purpose of providing a rapid reference to terms, especially in specialist areas, which may be encountered by the gardener." 24cms. x 16cms. Pp. 5/373, 29 colour photogra...

How Does Your Garden Grow?

HILLMAN, PETER. · 1985 · Chilton Books

£8.00 (€9.59 | $10.57 | ¥1,688)

Beckenham: Croom Helm Ltd, 1985. 1st ed. "This handy guide is designed for every gardener who has, at some point, wondered what exactly it is that makes his garden grow." 24cms. x 16cms. Pp. 8/141, 34 figures and 11 tables. Blue cloth, gilt title to spine, illustrated d/w. VG/G+.

The Dobies Book of Greenhouses. (Drawings by Debbie Kartun.)

HELLYER, ARTHUR. · 1981 · Chilton Books

£9.00 (€10.79 | $11.89 | ¥1,899)

London: William Heinemann Ltd, 1981. 1st ed. "This comprehensive book by the doyen of gardening writers provides both a general guide to the greenhouse itself (selection, placement, heating) and an exhaustive list of the almost unlimited varieties of flowers available for gree...

Fairchild Tropical Garden.

HANNAU, HANS W. (PHOTOGRAPHY), & GARRARD JEANNE. · 0 · Chilton Books

£6.50 (€7.79 | $8.59 | ¥1,372)

Miami: Argos Inc, nd. nd. Colour guide to the Fairchild Tropical Garden in Miami. 17cms. x 21.2cms. Pp. 79/1 (ad), 50 full colour photographs, 3 b/w illustrations, illustrated endpapers, 1 colour postcard and 1 leaflet attached inside front cover. Illustrated laminated boards....

Pansies, Violas and Violettas. The Complete Guide.

FULLER, RODNEY. · 1990 · Chilton Books

£12.00 (€14.39 | $15.86 | ¥2,532)

Marlborough: Crowood Press, 1990. 1st ed. A practical guide to growing and showing pansies, violas and violettas. Pp. 233/1 (ad), 49 colour and 35 b/w illustrations. Green cloth, gilt title to spine, illustrated d/w. VG/VG.

The Book of the Lawn. (Completely Revised Edition.)

BEALE, REGINALD. · 1952 · Chilton Books

£8.00 (€9.59 | $10.57 | ¥1,688)

London: Cassell & Co. Ltd, 1952. Revised ed. A Complete Guide to the Making and Maintenance of Lawns and Greens for all purposes. Pp. 151, 8 plates, 12 illustrations & 5 figures, gift inscription to fep. Green cloth, gilt title to spine, d/w has small tear to spine. G+/G+.

Propagation.

TOOGOOD, ALAN. · 1982 · Chilton Books

£6.00 (€7.19 | $7.93 | ¥1,266)

London: J.M. Dent. 1982. "Explains all the techniques and skills of propagation for the amateur, illustrating these proceses with line diagrams. Covers the propagation of over 1500 different kinds of plant". Pp 320, 50 line drawings. P/b, illustrated cover. G+.

House Plants. (Sphere Colour Plant Guides).

SPHERE. · 1983 · Chilton Books

£3.00 (€3.60 | $3.96 | ¥633)

London: Sphere Books. 1983. "Essential guidelines for the care of roughly 240 varieties of generally available plants."Pp 96, many colour illustrations. P/b, illustrated cover. VG.

Science in the Garden. (The Handbook of the A.T.V. Series).

SELMAN, PROF. I.W. · 1965 · Chilton Books

£3.00 (€3.60 | $3.96 | ¥633)

London: Associated Television. 1965. "Designed to accompany the A.T.V. educational programmes for adults, Science in the Garden". Pp 104, pages toned, some b/w illustrations. P/b, slight scuffing to spine, rubbing and creasing to covers, illustrated cover. G+.

Discovering English Gardens.

SANECKI , KAY N. · 1969 · Chilton Books

£3.00 (€3.60 | $3.96 | ¥633)

Tring: Shire Publications. 1969. "Suggests ways in which gardens can be better understood and enjoyed". Pp 79, some b/w illustrations. P/b, illustrated cover. G+.

Garden Terms.

PILCHER, MICHAEL. DAVIS, LISA AND HURRION, DAVID. · 1995 · Chilton Books

£5.00 (€5.99 | $6.61 | ¥1,055)

London: Hamlyn. 1995. "In many cases not only is the meaning of the word given, but also details of methods and techniques... Enables you to identify and control pests and diseases". Pp 184. P/b, illustrated cover. VG.

Roses. A Selected List of Varieties.

HOLLIS, LEONARD. (EDITOR). · 1976 · Chilton Books

£3.50 (€4.20 | $4.62 | ¥739)

St. Albans: The Royal National Rose Society. 1976. "This selected list has been compiled as a guide to the amateur rose grower. It includes varieties of the more modern Hybrid Tea, Floribunda, Floribunda - Hybrid Tea type, Shrubs, Ramblers, Climbers and Miniature roses". Pp 11...