1910 Henderson’s Handbook of Plants and General Horticulture | Illustrated Gardening Reference by Peter Henderson

Peter Henderson’s Handbook of Plants and General Horticulture is a substantial early twentieth-century gardening reference filled with hundreds of detailed black-and-white botanical engravings. Originally developed from Henderson’s highly influential nineteenth-century horticultural works, this volume serves as both a plant encyclopedia and practical gardening manual, covering flowers, fruits, vegetables, greenhouse cultivation, shrubs, trees, and ornamental plants.

The book is richly illustrated throughout, with numerous full-page and in-text engravings depicting flowers, fruits, greenhouse structures, garden plans, mushrooms, berries, grapes, lilies, ferns, and countless other horticultural subjects. Very appealing to collectors are the beautiful botanical illustrations, which capture the elegance of late Victorian and Edwardian horticultural publishing.

Bound in its original green cloth with gilt lettering, this 1910 edition remains an attractive reference volume for gardeners, botanical enthusiasts, and collectors of illustrated natural history and horticultural works.

Binding remains tight and sound. Previous owner’s bookplate to the front pastedown. Light fading and minor wear to the cloth binding. Decorative endpapers. Pages clean. 526pp.

Condition: Very good condition. 

Size: 7” x 10 1/4”

A handsome and highly illustrated horticultural reference that displays beautifully on the shelf while offering a fascinating glimpse into early twentieth-century gardening and plant cultivation.