Jacobsen, H. Lexicon of Succulent Plants. Short descriptions, habitats and synonymy of succulent plants other than Cactaceae.
1st. English Ed. Pub. Blandford. 1974 pp. 664 with 1,069 figures on 200 plates. Large 8vo. Hardback. Rear hinge partially split and held by two cords. Contents clean and fine. Some play to textblock. Cloth boards vg. with minor staining to foot of spine.
A valuable reference
£15.00 [ref: 69391]

Jacques, D. and van der Horst, A.J. The Gardens of William and Mary.
Pub. Helm. 1988 pp.xiii, 224 with numerous plates throughout. A vg. copy in spine-faded dw.
This book celebrates the gardens of William and Mary both in Britain and the Netherlands.
£35.00 [ref: 39664]

James Carter & Co., (High Holborn, London). Catalogue - Gardens & Lawns 1910.
1st. Ed. Pub. James Carter & Co. 1910 pp.292 with b/w. photographs throughout, plus two colour plates. Large 8vo. Softback. Owner’s name to front cover. Very good. Scarce.
James Carter and Co. were Seedsmen by Royal Warrant to His Majesty the King. This is a very pleasing copy of their very extensive, very well illustrated, catalogue of vegetable, grass and flower seeds, plants, garden implements and accessories. In 1910, Carter & Co., sold their land for development and moved to a 19 acre site at Raynes Park in south west London adjacent to the main London-Portsmouth railway line.
£30.00 [ref: 69832]

James, John. The Theory and Practice of Gardening : Wherein is fully handled All that relates to Fine Gardens, commonly called Pleasure Gardens.
Facs. Ed. Pub. Gregg International. 1969 pp.218 with b/w. illus. incl. numerous fold-out plans and designs. 8vo. Hardback. Ex-Lib. Label to ffep., o/w. contents fine in nr. fine green cloth boards.
A pleasing facsimile of the John James translation of the original French edition (1709) which was published in 1712.
£49.50 [ref: 71354]

Janson, H.F. Pomona’s Harvest. An illustrated Chronicle of Antiquarian Fruit Literature.
1st. Ed. Pub. Timber Press. 1996 pp.433 with 8 colour plates and numerous b/w. illus. 8vo. Fine hardback in fine dw.
£25.00 [ref: 53859]

Jarman, Derek. Derek Jarman’s Garden.
1st. Ed. Rep. Pub. Thames and Hudson. 1998 pp.144 with colour and b/w. photos., throughout. Large 8vo. Fine hardback in nr. fine dw.
Derek Jarman created his own garden in the flat, bleak expanse of shingle that faces the nuclear power station in Dungeness, Kent. Here he produced a landscape which mixed flint, shells and driftwood with sculptures, indigenous plants, and shrubs and flowers he introduced.
£15.00 [ref: 60878]

Jarman, Derek. Derek Jarman’s Garden.
1st. Ed. Rep. Pub. Thames and Hudson. 1998 pp.144 with colour and b/w. photos., throughout. Large 8vo. Fine hardback in fine dw.
Derek Jarman created his own garden in the flat, bleak expanse of shingle that faces the nuclear power station in Dungeness, Kent. Here he produced a landscape which mixed flint, shells and driftwood with sculptures, indigenous plants, and shrubs and flowers he introduced.
£15.00 [ref: 62487]

Jefferson-Brown, M. Narcissus.
1st. Ed. Pub. Batsford Ltd. 1991 pp.vii, 224 with colour photos. 8vo. Single small dark spot to fore-edge of text block o/w. a fine hardback in nr. fine dw.
A comprehensive guide to wild and hybrid narcissi, giving both cultural information and historical background. The author explains the present conception of the genus, together with a detailed account of the history and breeding of today's hybrid races.
£18.00 [ref: 68668]

Jefferson-Brown, M. Narcissus.
1st. Ed. Pub. Batsford Ltd. 1991 pp.vii, 224 with colour photos. & line drawings. 8vo. Fine hardback in fine dw., with gentle sunning to spine.
A comprehensive guide to wild and hybrid narcissi, giving both cultural information and historical background. The author explains the present conception of the genus, together with a detailed account of the history and breeding of today's hybrid races.
£18.00 [ref: 71626]

Jefferson-Brown, M. The Lily. For Garden, Patio and Display.
Pub. David & Charles. 1988 pp. 192 with colour & b/w. photography and line drawings. A fine copy in same dustwrapper.
£7.50 [ref: 30244]