Flowers for the Parlor and Garden Victorian Gardening Book | Illustrated Floral Culture Guide | c.1860s

A Victorian guide to ornamental gardening, Flowers for the Parlor and Garden offers practical instruction and inspiration for cultivating beauty both indoors and out. Covering topics such as conservatories, greenhouse management, window gardening, balcony gardens, bulbs, annuals, gladiolus culture, and flower borders, the volume reflects the Victorian fascination with horticulture and the decorative arts of gardening.

Beautifully illustrated throughout with wood-engraved chapter headings, ornamental initials, botanical vignettes, and decorative tailpieces. Included are detailed engravings depicting conservatories, greenhouse interiors, floral arrangements, balcony gardens, and flowering plants.

Bound in its original textured brown cloth with gilt titling to the upper board and spine. Beveled boards. Binding tight. Light rubbing and wear to boards, spine edges and extremities. Interior clean with age-appropriate toning. Numerous illustrations throughout.

Condition: Very Good 

Size: 5 1/4” x 7 3/4”

A wonderful addition to collections of horticulture, botany, gardening history, or Victorian decorative book.