Robinson, William. The English Flower Garden and Home Grounds. Design and Arrangement shown by existing examples of Gardens in Great Britain and Ireland followed by a Description of the Plants Shrubs and Trees for the Open-air Garden and their Culture. 8th. Ed. Rep. Pub. John Murray. 1901
pp.xii, 892 with b/w. wood engravings. Large 8vo. Hardback. Charming inscription, dated 1901, to ffep. Some spotting to fore-edges of text block, ends and occ. internally o/w. contents fine. Original blue cloth boards, spine relaid, with gilt lettering and floral motifs to front in thor. vg. condition.
William Robinson is broadly considered as the Father of Modern Gardening. Born in Ireland in 1838 and renowned for his wild and natural approach, ‘The English Flower Garden’ is considered to be one of the most infuential books on gardening ever published.
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