Horticulture (1877)

By Frederick William Burbidge

Book Overview

Horticulture, written by Frederick William Burbidge and originally published in 1877, is a comprehensive guide to the cultivation of plants and flowers. The book covers a wide range of topics related to horticulture, including garden design, soil preparation, planting techniques, pruning, and pest control. It also includes detailed information on individual plant species, including their preferred growing conditions, propagation methods, and common diseases.Burbidge draws on his extensive experience as a horticulturist to provide practical advice and guidance for both amateur and professional gardeners. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the natural cycles of plants and the need to provide them with the right conditions to thrive.The book is beautifully illustrated with over 200 engravings and includes a glossary of horticultural terms. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in gardening or horticulture, and its timeless advice remains relevant today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164676105
• ISBN13: 9781164676102
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 314 Pages
• Weight: 0.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"