The Book of Bulbs

audiobook

The Book of Bulbs

by Samuel Arnott

EN·~2 hours·22 chapters

Chapters

22 total
1

ILLUSTRATIONS

0:15
2

EDITOR'S NOTE

1:03
3

CONCERNING BULBS BY THE EDITOR

9:18
4

CHAPTER I INTRODUCTORY

6:08
5

CHAPTER II HARDY BULBS

8:59
6

CHAPTER III HARDY BULBS

8:28
7

CHAPTER IV HARDY BULBS

10:05
8

CHAPTER V HARDY BULBS

6:22
9

CHAPTER VI HARDY BULBS

8:47
10

CHAPTER VII HARDY BULBS

9:16

Description

A vivid, illustrated guide invites listeners into the quiet world of spring’s earliest bloomers. From snowdrops pushing through frost to the bold splash of tulips and crocuses, each plant is described with the kind of detail that makes you picture the garden before you even see it. The opening chapters explain how bulbs store summer’s sunshine, turning it into the energy that fuels those first‑season flowers.

Written by a seasoned Scottish gardener, the narrative blends personal experience with clear, scientific insight. You’ll hear practical tips on recognizing bulb structures, planting, and nurturing them through the cold months, all delivered in a friendly, conversational tone. Whether you’re a novice planting your first bulb or a seasoned horticulturist, the book offers a fresh appreciation for these hidden underground treasures.

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Language

en

Duration

~2 hours (155K characters)

Series

Handbooks of practical gardening, 5

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Release date

2014-02-08

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Samuel Arnott

Samuel Arnott

1852–1930

A Scottish gardener, writer, and local public figure, he brought practical plant knowledge to a wide audience through clear, enthusiastic books on bulbs, climbing plants, and rock gardens. His work reflects a lifelong love of horticulture and a gift for making it accessible.

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