The New Practical Window Gardener (Paperback)

John Mollison

ISBN 10: 1108061702 / ISBN 13: 9781108061704

Published by Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 2013

About this Item

Paperback. The later nineteenth century saw a dramatic increase in the popularity of domestic gardening and the cultivation of plants and flowers in the home. Largely a middle-class pursuit, it caught the attention of writers and publishers who recognised and nurtured the growing demand for advice. This detailed guide first appeared in 1877 and was written for those living in towns and cities who, without substantial gardens, cultivated plants mainly in their windows. The author, John R. Mollison, intended for it to be 'understood by all', and advises on matters ranging from suitable vases, window boxes, hanging baskets and soil, to watering methods, insect prevention and the labelling of specimens, while also discussing the health-related pros and cons of keeping plants in the home. Complete with an alphabetical list of suitable species, and illustrated with a host of wood engravings, this attractive resource will interest both gardening enthusiasts and social historians. First published in 1877, this is a detailed guide to the cultivation of plants and flowers in the Victorian home, written for those living in towns and cities. Advising on matters ranging from watering methods to insect prevention, this well-illustrated resource will interest both gardening enthusiasts and social historians. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The New Practical Window Gardener (Paperback)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press, Cambridge
• Publication Date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1108061702
• ISBN 13: 9781108061704
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

The later nineteenth century saw a dramatic increase in the popularity of domestic gardening and the cultivation of plants and flowers in the home. Largely a middle-class pursuit, it caught the attention of writers and publishers who recognised and nurtured the growing demand for advice. This detailed guide first appeared in 1877 and was written for those living in towns and cities who, without substantial gardens, cultivated plants mainly in their windows. The author, John R. Mollison, intended for it to be 'understood by all', and advises on matters ranging from suitable vases, window boxes, hanging baskets and soil, to watering methods, insect prevention and the labelling of specimens, while also discussing the health-related pros and cons of keeping plants in the home. Complete with an alphabetical list of suitable species, and illustrated with a host of wood engravings, this attractive resource will interest both gardening enthusiasts and social historians.

Book Description

First published in 1877, this is a detailed guide to the cultivation of plants and flowers in the Victorian home, written for those living in towns and cities. Advising on matters ranging from watering methods to insect prevention, this well-illustrated resource will interest both gardening enthusiasts and social historians.