American Gardener - A Treatise on Laying Out of Gardens, on Making Managing of Hot Beds

Klappentext This engaging 1821 book on how to garden in America is written in William Cobbett's characteristically robust style. Zusammenfassung This 1821 book is written in William Cobbett's characteristically robust style: he starts by explaining how to establish a garden! discusses soil improvement and the building of hot-beds and greenhouses! and gives instruction on the propagation and cultivation of vegetables! fruit trees! and ornamental plants. Inhaltsverzeichnis Dedication; Preface; 1. On the situation, soil, fencing, and laying-out of gardens; 2. On the making and managing of hot beds and green-houses; 3. On propagation and cultivation in general; 4. Vegetables and herbs; 5. Fruits; 6. Flowers; Index to vegetables and herbs, fruits and flowers; Index to the general matter.

Product details

• Authors: William Cobbett
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 18.09.2015
• EAN: 9781108077668
• ISBN: 978-1-108-07766-8
• No. of pages: 268
• Series: Cambridge Library Collection - Botany and Horticulture; Cambridge Library Collection -; Cambridge Library Collection - Botany and Horticulture
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Nature, technology > Nature: general, reference works; Social sciences, law, business > Business > Business administration; SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Horticulture, Environmental Management