Restoring American Gardens: An Encyclopedia of Heirloom Ornamental Plants, 1640-1940 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781604690804)

Today's gardeners have more plants and design ideas to choose from than ever before. But is there something missing in their gardens if they ignore their ties to the past? Denise Wiles Adams has written a remarkable book of history and horticulture that documents the changing plant palette of American gardens. From the colonial era to the pre-World War II period, no region of the country is neglected and no major plant group unrepresented. From a database of more than 25,000 plants and hundreds of antique nursery catalogs, she has distilled a unique survey of American ornamental gardens. Nobody concerned with historic homes and properties can afford to be without it. An important resource that will be consulted for generations, Restoring American Gardens is a vital link between gardeners and their predecessors throughout history.

This book is only available through print on demand. All interior art is black and white.

Author: Denise Wiles Adams
ISBN-10: 1604690801
ISBN-13: 9781604690804
Publisher: Timber Press (OR)
Language: English
Published: 03/27/2009
Pages: 420
Format: Paperback
Weight: 2.07lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.86d