Hardy Perennials and Old Fashioned Flowers

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Hardy Perennials and Old Fashioned Flowers

by J. G. (John George) Wood

EN·~12 hours·291 chapters

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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.

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PREFACE.

3:52
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ERRATA.

1:40
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HARDY PERENNIALS - AND - OLD-FASHIONED GARDEN FLOWERS. - Acæna Novæ Zealandiæ.

3:27
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Achillea Ægyptica.

2:04
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Achillea Filipendula.

1:38
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Achillea Millefolium.

0:38
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Achillea Ptarmica.

2:16
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Aconitum Autumnale.

1:19
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Allium Moly.

1:06

Description

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.

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Full title

Hardy Perennials and Old Fashioned Flowers 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

2006-07-26

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

J. G. (John George) Wood

J. G. (John George) Wood

1827–1889

A Victorian naturalist and popular science writer, he helped bring the animal world to a wide general audience through lively, accessible books. Also an Anglican clergyman, he was especially known for turning close observation of nature into engaging reading for families and young readers.

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