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E. T. (Ernest Thomas) Cook
1867–1915
A British garden writer and editor whose books opened up the pleasures of English gardening for everyday readers. Best known for works like Trees and Shrubs for English Gardens and Gardens of England, he wrote with practical knowledge and a clear love of cultivated landscapes.
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Trees and Shrubs for English Gardens
by E. T. (Ernest Thomas) Cook
About the author
Ernest Thomas Cook was an English author and gardener active around the turn of the twentieth century. Records consistently identify him as E. T. Cook (1867–1915), and his work centers on gardening, garden design, and the character of English gardens.
His books include Trees and Shrubs for English Gardens, Gardening for Beginners, and Gardens of England. He also edited The Century Book of Gardening, a broad reference work connected with Country Life, which shows his role not just as a writer but as a guide helping readers explore many sides of horticulture.
Cook’s writing has lasted because it combines useful instruction with an eye for beauty. Even now, his books offer a vivid picture of early twentieth-century English gardening and the tastes, plants, and landscapes that shaped it.