The Complete Book of Gardening (1941)

Edited By Leonard Barron

Published 1941
Doubleday, Doran & Company, Publisher/ New York

Chapters include:
    •    Introduction to Gardening
    •    Planning the Home Landscape
    •    Annual and Perennial Flowers
    •    A Year in the Rose Garden
    •    Spring Bulbs, Rock Gardening, and Garden Pools
    •    Pruning, Plant Welfare, and more

A wonderful reference for both seasoned gardeners and enthusiastic beginners, The Complete Book of Gardening offers timeless advice on planning, planting, and nurturing a garden of any size. Edited by Leonard Barron and first published in the early 20th century, this 1941 edition is beautifully illustrated and brimming with practical knowledge.

Covering everything from annuals and perennials to rock gardens, trees, shrubs, and even garden pools, this comprehensive volume features detailed guidance on garden planning, pest control, seasonal planting schedules, and formal design layouts.

Red cloth binding with gilt spine lettering and blindstamped cover illustration. Sun fading to cloth with some shelf wear to corners/edges. Small marking to front board. Pages are clean with mild age toning. Beautifully illustrated throughout with black-and-white drawings, diagrams, and a richly colored frontispiece. Binding tight. 645pp..

Condition: Very Good.

Size: 5 1/2” x 8”

Whether your interest lies in roses, delphiniums, vegetable gardening, or simply crafting a harmonious landscape, this book provides invaluable insight into cultivating beauty and bounty from the soil.