Capon, B. Botany for Gardeners.
3rd. Ed. Pub. Timber Press. 2010 pp.268 with colour photographs and figs. throughout. A new copy in card covers.
Still the most complete, compact and accessible introduction to the world of botany, this third edition includes dazzling electron microscope photos and even more amazing facts about plants.
£14.99 [ref: 40015]

Carlson, R.F. (et al). North American Apples : Varieties, Rootstocks, Outlook.
1st. Ed. Pub. Michigan State Univ. 1970 pp.197 with b/w. photos. & tables. 8vo. Minor spotting to top edge of text block o/w. a fine softback.
Essays by various contributors on apple varieties and their propagation. Considers varieties of yesteryear, trends in current varieties, then focusses on Delicious, Golden Delicicous, Jonathan, McIntosh, Northern Spy, Rome, Winesap and York Imperial. Closes with chapters dedicated to Rootstocks in relation to apple cultivars and Apple orchards of tomorrow.
£10.00 [ref: 71461]

Carter, G. et al. Humphry Repton. Landscape Gardener 1752-1818.
1st. Ed. Pub. Sainsbury Centre Visual Arts. 1982 pp.xvi, 176 with colour plates and b/w. illus. throughout. Landscape 4to. Signature. VG. softback.
£25.00 [ref: 59898]

Carter, T. The Victorian Garden.
1st. Ed. Pub. Bell & Hyman Ltd. 1984 pp.186 with col. & b/w. illus. throughout. 4to. A little spotting to top-edge of text block o/w. a fine hardback in fine dw.
This book describes the varied aspects of practical horticulture and ornamental gardening: the efficiency of the kitchen garden, the splendours of the grand pleasure grounds, the single-minded dedication of those who grew flowers for exhibition and the relaxed atmosphere of the indoor garden.
£10.00 [ref: 68040]

Carters Tested Seeds (Raynes Park, London). Garden & Lawn 1936. Catalogue.
1st. Ed. Pub. Carters Tested Seeds. 1936 pp.106 with b/w. and some col. photos. Small 4to. Signature to first page. VG. softback. Original four page Calendar of shows of the RHS for 1936 and the application for fellowship slip, loosely inserted. Scarce.
Carter’s lengthy and well illustrated catalogue of vegetable and flower seeds and grass seeds for sports grounds.
£25.00 [ref: 69825]

Case, F.W. & R.B. Trilliums.
1st. Ed. Pub. Timber Press. 1997 pp.285 with col. photos., line drawings & dist. maps. 8vo. Fine hardback fine dw., with gently sunned on spine.
The first in-depth treatment of this graceful garden plant is part field guide and part gardener’s handbook. All 43 species are covered.
£22.50 [ref: 71587]

Charles, G. Cacti and Succulents. An illustrated guide to the plants and their cultivation.
1st. Ed. Pub. Crowood Press. 2003 pp.192 with colour photos. 4to. Fine hardback in thor. vg. dw.
Over 250 different species or genera and their natural habitats are described in this book and the author gives advice on all aspects of care and cultivation. An invaluable guide and reference book.
£30.00 [ref: 64169]

Chatto, Beth. Beth Chatto’s Garden Notebook.
1st. Ed. Pub. Dent. 1988 pp.298 with b/w. line drawings. 8vo. With a charming inscription by the author Beth Chatto on the title page dated 1990. Nr. fine softback.
Beth Chatto reveals what is really involved in maintaining a unique and flourishing garden. Written from notes that she kept regularly, this engaging book offers help on a whole range of topics.
£12.00 [ref: 71580]

Chatto, Beth. The Damp Garden.
Pub. Dent. 1982 pp.336 with some colour photos. 8vo. Fine hardback in fine dw.
£14.00 [ref: 47754]

Chatto, Beth. The Damp Garden.
1st. Ed. Pub. Dent. 1982 pp.336 with col. photos. and b/w. plans. 8vo. Nr. fine hardback in nr. fine dw.
Thoughout this book Beth Chatto conveys the practical gardening wisdom and sense of design and colour for which she is famous.
£10.00 [ref: 69067]