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1916 IA Horticultural Society Report
This is the Report of the Iowa State Horticultural Society for 1916, with Proceedings of the 51st Annual Session and Transactions of Auxiliary Societies.
Topics covered here include handling gladiolus bulbs; the oaks; growing apples; roses; hardy vines; the peony; strawberries; blooming times; frosts and more. It has good photos of a variety of plants and workers and coves 579 pages.
Published by the State of Iowa, Des Moines, the book is ex lib with the usual library markings. It’s in Good condition with minor cover scuffs and edge/corner spine end wear. There is minor yellowing on some inside pages. Still, a nice book and a nice look at plants and growers in the early 1900s. (RF13)
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Talking Leaves, Familiar Trees
Written by Julius King with illustrations by Evan Thurber, TALKING LEAVES is a wonderful little book showing 59 or our most familiar trees. They are grouped by families.
Noting that ‘Talking Leaves’ is the Indian name for a book, the author directs the reader to take a leaf and match it with a picture. Then the paper leaves will ‘talk’ and tell you what tree your leaf came from. Shown on each page is a color drawing of a leaf, the tree’s flowers and fruit, its typical size and shape, and a map of the U.S. showing where it grows. The botanical name is shown, along with the common name and a brief description.
Copyrighted in 1934 by Harter Publishing, Cleveland, the 62-page book hardbound book is a treasure for the young botanist! Condition is only Good-, however, because of damage to the covers. The spine is missing and there is edge/corner and spine end wear all around. The back cover is present, yet detached, and both covers show some scuffs. Inside pages, on the other hand, show no apparent defects beyond a previous owner’s name at top of the title page. It doesn’t look great – but it’s filled with great information! (5302/25c)
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Illustrated INDOOR PLANTS
Written by Lowell Benjamin and published in 1973 by Octopus Books, New York, INDOOR PLANTS is a beautiful 10- by 13-inch hardbound book that will be a welcome addition to any plant lover’s library!
The 104-page book, with 150 color illustrations, is a complete guide to growing plants for your home. There is a general introduction which discusses the care and cultivation of indoor plants – of particular interest is the section describing the effect of modern lighting and heating on plants in the home.
Following chapters cover foliage and flowering plants, bulbs, palms and ferns, bonsai, cacti and bottle gardens. Each group of plants is graded, beginning with descriptions of those which are easiest to grow and progressing to those which require more attention. There is even a section on orchids, showing that the simpler species of this exotic plant can be grown easily at home.
It’s a lovely book – and in Very Good condition with no apparent defects inside or out! The dust jacket is present, but shows some creases and tears on the edges. (5952)
ISBN: 0706402790
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Turfgrass Pests, California Research
Published in January 1971 by the Division of Agricultural Services of the University of California, Berkeley, this 48-page softcover publication was written so anyone concerned with the growing of turfgrass could identify and control many of the serious pests invading them.
Articles in TURFGRASS PESTS include ‘Safe Handling of Pesticides’ (J. Blair Bailey); ‘Calculations and Measurements’ (Wayne C. Morgan); ‘Weed Control’ (Clyde Elmore and W. B. McHenry); ‘Insect Pests’ (Andrew Deal, R.N. Jefferson and F. S. Morishita); ‘Nematodes’ (John Radewald); ‘Diseases’ (Arthur McCain, Robert Endo, and Robert Raabe); and ‘Rodents’ (Maynard Cummings).
Numerous charts, drawings and photos illustrate the text, with more than 70 full-color photos of a variety of turfgrass problems in the final half of the book.
The manual is in Very Good condition, with minor edge/corner wear to the covers. Inside, however, are many notations and penned comments concerning the text, but all appears to be still readable. (6207/r41)
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Perennials You Can Grow
With bright ideas for a beautiful yard, the Better Homes and Gardens PERENNIALS YOU CAN GROW features more than 100 favorite perennials illustrated with drawings and color photos. It was published in 1978 and this is the First Edition, First Printing, and the publisher promised all the bulb and perennial know-how you need – with more than 30 drawings on how to seed, water and fertilize.
Chapters in the 96-page hardbound book cover perennials and biennials; how to use perennials; perennial favorites; wild flowers; ornamental grasses; biennials; ABCs of perennials; perennial know-how; hardy bulbs; how to use bulbs; bulb know-how; how to handle cut flowers; and zones of plant hardiness. The book is completely indexed.
It is in Very Good condition, with no apparent defects on either the covers or inside pages. In the years since the early settlers from England brought the seeds and roots of well-loved plants to grow in their colonial gardens, beautifully flowering plants have never ceased to fascinate Americans. Here’s how you can enjoy today’s versions of these favorites. (6208/r41)
ISBN: 0696002809
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Bulbs for Summer Bloom: Helpful Plant Answers
With 125 illustrations (25 in full color) by Kathleen Bourke, John Philip Baumgardt’s BULBS FOR SUMMER BLOOM was the first complete book on summer-flowering bulbs, the plants that bring color after the June perennials are finished blooming. It was published in 1970 by Hawthorn Books, New York. This copy is marked as a Book Club Edition.
The 232-page hardbound book is designed for both the amateur and the advanced horticulturalist. The beginner will find answers to questions such as ‘does 3 inches deep mean 3 inches from the root or the top of the bulb?’ ‘How do I overwinter plants if I have no cool cellar? When should I not water?
The advanced grower will appreciate descriptions that cover hardiness by zone, culture and propagation, with lists of all available species and many forms and varieties. The A to Z section covers 50 classifications – Achimenes to Zephyranthes. Both a Glossary and an Index are included.
The book is in Very Good condition, with no apparent defects on the book itself. The dust jacket is present, but shows some edge/corner wear and si somewhat discolored. Still, a great resource for the gardener! (6209/r41)
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Flowering House Plants
With wonderful watercolor illustrations by Allianora Rosse, FLOWERING HOUSE PLANTS was written by James Underwood Crockett and published in 1971 by the Time-Life Books in its Encyclopedia of Gardening series.
Contents include: The pleasures of gardening indoors; Providing light and water; Soils, pots and potting; The basics of day-to-day care; Growing new plants from old ones; and An encyclopedia of flowering house plants. The characteristics of 149 house plants are listed in a chart for quick references, with each of those varieties illustrated.
Specific details are provided for plant propagation, such as taking stem cuttings, propagating plants from stem cuttings, starting new plants from leaf cuttings, rooting the cuttings, starting leaf cuttings, new plants by division, runners and offsets, new plants from layering, starting with seeds, propagating plants by air layering, and glass jar greenhouses. Picture essays cover Orchids You Can Grow as House Plants, and Experts Share Their Secrets.
The 160-page hardbound book is a great book for the house plant lover or the gardener who wishes to begin working with these gorgeous species! It’s in Very Good condition, with minor edge/corner wear and a few scuffs to the covers. Inside pages are without apparent defects. (6211/r41)
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Time-Life Roses
With a gorgeous hybrid bloom from the ‘Lady Bird Johnson’ variety shown on the cover,
ROSES by James Underwood Crockett is another volume in the Time-Life Encyclopedia of Gardening series. The 160-page hardbound book features numerous color photos and color paintings by Allianora Rosse.
Chapters include The Queen of Flowers, with a color essay on ‘Royal Families’ ; Planting, Pruning and Protection, with a picture essay titled ‘The Romance of the Rose’; and Creating Better Blooms, with another picture essay, ‘A Bouqet of Arrangements’;
The actual Illustrated Encyclopedia of Roses covers the characteristics of 344 roses, zone maps for climate and rose culture, and a listing of 97 notable gardens that are open to public viewing. The book is completely indexed.
Condition of the book is Very Good, with a very few minor cover scuffs. Inside pages have no apparent defects. (6222/r33)
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BH&G FLOWER ARRANGING
Traditional, Modern and Oriental styles are described in pictures and text to inspire your creativity in this BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS FLOWER ARRANGING book. Published in 1965 by Meredith Publishing, Des Moines IA, the 160-page hardbound book is a virtual scrapbook of wonderful color photos – along with information on how you can be a skilled and creative flower arranger.
Chapters include:
Bring Beauty into Your Home with Flowers (good design elements, color harmony, shapes of arrangements, arranging styles),
These Aids Make Flower Arranging Easy (good mechanical equipment, vases and containers, tricks to get professional looks, making cut flowers last longer, cutting and preparing garden flowers, using shells/rocks/wood),
Enjoy Each of the Seasons in Its Turn (force-flowering branches, arranging spring bulbs, lilacs/peonies/iris/ poppies/roses/lilies/marigolds/zinnias/day lilies/gladiolus, fall arrangements, grasses, wildflowers, foliage only),
Flowers Can Make Your Tables Festive (coordinating flowers and table settings, rose centerpieces, party tables, seasonal centerpieces, Valentine’s/Easter/Thanksgiving/Christmas tables), and
Here’s What It Takes to Win a Prize (National Council of State Garden Clubs, garden show rules, do’s and don’ts, tasteful use of accessories, prizewinning examples of designed by outstanding arrangers.)
The book is a great addition to any gardener’s library and will offer some great ideas for using the beauty grown in the yard and garden. It’s in Very Good+ condition, with very minor edge/corner wear and residue from a sticker on the front cover. There are no apparent defects inside. If you grow flowers – you’ll love it! (4862)
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Flowers, Fruits, Seeds 1941
Written by Bertha Morris Parker and checked for scientific accuracy by Orlin D. Frank, both of the University of Chicago Laboratory School, FLOWERS, FRUITS, SEEDS is a part of the Basic Science Education Series published by Row, Peterson and Company, Evanston, IL. The 36-page softcover book was published in 1941 and features drawings by Olive Earle, as well as a number of wonderful color and black/white photos.
Topics are as varied as How peaches come from peach blossoms, Pistils and stamens, Pollen travels, Sepals and petals, Fruits, Plant families, Seeds we eat, Fruits we eat, Flowers we raise, and more. It's written at a level that younger children can probably understand - and offers information that even this old-timer didn't understand before! The details are clear and the illustrations make the topics even more interesting!
Condition is Very good, although there is some edge/corner wear on the covers and a small crease at top front corner. Inside pages are apparently without defects! It's a neat little book. (2980/25c)
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