Jekyll, F. & Taylor, G.C. (Eds.). A Gardener’s Testament. A Selection of Articles and Notes By Gertrude Jekyll. 1st. Ed. Pub. Country Life. 1937
pp.xiv, 258 with b/w. photos. 8vo. Hardback. Period owner’s signature to front pastedown. Period newspaper review of ‘A Gardener’s Testament’ attached to ffep. Spotting to fore-edges of text block, prelims. and occ. elsewhere o/w. contents fine. Original cloth with gilt motif in nr. fine condition.
The subjects dealt with in this title include the history of garden development and design, problems of planning, the mixed herbaceous border, water gardening, colour schemes and notes on Roses and other hardy families. Dating as many of these do from the last years of her life, they are in effect a testament of her theory and practice.
£22.50 [Ref: 66639]