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HARDY PERENNIALS - AND - Old-Fashioned Garden Flowers: - DESCRIBING - THE MOST DESIRABLE PLANTS FOR BORDERS,ROCKERIES, AND SHRUBBERIES, - INCLUDING - FOLIAGE AS WELL AS FLOWERING PLANTS. - By JOHN WOOD. - ILLUSTRATED.
PREFACE.
ERRATA.
HARDY PERENNIALS - AND - OLD-FASHIONED GARDEN FLOWERS. - Acæna Novæ Zealandiæ.
Achillea Ægyptica.
Achillea Filipendula.
Achillea Millefolium.
Achillea Ptarmica.
Aconitum Autumnale.
Allium Moly.
Delve into a lovingly compiled guide that celebrates the charm of hardy perennials and the nostalgic appeal of old‑fashioned garden flowers. The author explains how these dependable plants can brighten borders, rockeries and shrubbery throughout the year, even offering surprising winter color from species such as the Bluet, Christmas Rose and Snowdrop. Practical advice on selecting varieties that bloom at different times helps avoid the common problem of a garden that looks barren between displays.
Drawing on decades of personal gardening, the book offers clear, step‑by‑step cultural hints for each plant, from soil preparation to ideal planting sites beneath walls or trees. It emphasizes the value of foliage as well as blossoms, encouraging even modest spaces to host a rich tapestry of color and texture. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned enthusiast, the straightforward guidance makes cultivating a reliable, ever‑changing floral display both achievable and rewarding.
Full title
Hardy Perennials and Old Fashioned Flowers Describing the Most Desirable Plants, for Borders, Rockeries, and Shrubberies. Describing the Most Desirable Plants, for Borders, Rockeries, and Shrubberies.
Language
en
Duration
~12 hours (703K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Paul Murray, Janet Blenkinship and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
Jul 26, 2006
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1827–1889
A Victorian clergyman who helped make natural history exciting for ordinary readers, he turned animals, insects, and everyday observation into lively reading. His books brought science out of the lecture hall and into homes, schools, and young imaginations.
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