Horace J Wright Walter P Wright (4 results)
Language: English
Published by Cassell And Company, 1903
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: M and R Clark, Halifax, United KingdomM and R Clark
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. very clean tight well preserved copy. detailed lists of varieties of many types of bulbs 152 pages with endpaper adverts.
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Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United KingdomForgotten Books
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book serves as a comprehensive guide for cultivating and appreciating roses within a garden setting. The author delves into the history of roses, tracing their lineage and exploring the diverse varieties that have captivated gardeners for centuries. With a focus on the practical a…spects of rose gardening, the book provides detailed instructions on planting, pruning, and propagation techniques. The author offers insights into selecting the most suitable roses for various garden features, such as arches, pergolas, pillars, walls, and beds. Beyond the technical aspects, the book explores the cultural and literary significance of roses, referencing their portrayal in the works of renowned poets like Shakespeare and Omar Khayyam. The author's passion for roses shines through, encouraging readers to view these flowers as more than mere botanical specimens but as companions that evoke beauty and inspire creativity. Ultimately, this book invites readers to embark on a journey of discovery and appreciation, unlocking the secrets to cultivating a thriving rose garden that brings joy and aesthetic pleasure to any outdoor space. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.
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Language: English
Published by T. C. & E. C. Jack, London, 1909
- Hardcover
Seller: Peter Foster Books - PBFA, Frome, Somerset, United KingdomPeter Foster Books - PBFA
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Condition: Used - Very good
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good. Publisher's green cloth, with decorative gilt spines and front boards. Bumped to the spine ends, resulting in some minor splitting, the corners lightly bumped, and occasional marks and indentations to the boards. Front hinges strained after the endpapers. A few plates rather edgeworn, one or two…loosening. Heavy spotting to endpapers and prelims, then some dark spots throughout. Illustrated with one hundred plates in colour; complete. A lovely set.
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Published by T. C. & E. C. Jack, Ltd., London, 1922
- Hardcover
Seller: Rooke Books PBFA, Bath, United KingdomRooke Books PBFA
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Add to basketCloth. Condition: Very Good. A scarce, richly colour-illustrated, guide to the cultivation of the domestic garden. A scarce copy, of the 1922 edition, which includes the contents of the earlier 1909 two volume set.Penned by authors Horace J. Wright and gardener Walter P. Wright.In original publisher's pictorial boards.Featuring…a charming and brightly coloured frontispiece, and 31 further colour plates, in addition to frequent vignette illustrations throughout. Collated, complete. Bound in original green pictorial boards. Externally, generally smart. Moderate shelf wear. Fading and rubbing to spine. Very slight cockling to rear board. Notable age toning to free endpapers. Internally, firmly bound. Pages generally bright and clean, with the odd spot. Very light spotting to text block edges. Very Good. Various (illustrator). book.
