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All sizes, shapes, and types of gardens throughout the world are showcased here, from the Chelsea Physic Garden in London to the Chinampas of Xochimilco, Mexico City. The 1,750 alphabetically arranged entries range in size from just a few lines to several pages. Descriptions of the history of gardening within selected countries, including the styles and movements, are the longest entries. Greatest emphasis is on Great Britain, the U.S., France, Germany, and Italy. Garden descriptions are usually brief and outline histories, designers, size, type, and whether the garden is open to visitors. Biographical entries cover architects, artists, designers, gardeners, scientists, sculptors, writers, and others who influenced garden design. Other entries treat garden styles, features, and terms and various aspects of gardening history and gardening-related activities. Each entry is signed and, where appropriate, contains bibliographic references. Stunning full-page color plates of notable gardens are interspersed throughout. A thematic index is located at the beginning of the guide, preceding the main text, while a "Select Index," providing see references instead of page numbers, and a topical bibliography are at the end.
One would be hard-pressed to find many other garden guides equivalent in scope or authority to this work. The three-volume Encyclopedia of Gardens: History and Design (2001) is more comprehensive but also more focused on Europe. A treat for garden lovers and an excellent starting point for anyone exploring gardens throughout the world, The Oxford Companion to the Garden is not to be missed. Highly recommended for public and academic libraries. Ann Cohen
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