The Exuberant Garden and the Controlling Hand; Plant Combinations for North American Gardens
de FREDERICK, JR., William H.;
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Boston, Toronto, London, Little, Brown and Company, [1992], First edition. . original pictorial cloth, spine title lettering, pictorial endpapers, dj (not price clipped), clean, fine and unused condition. . 4to [28.5 x 23 cm]; xix, 342 pp, over 230 colored plates and illustrations, 13 detailed colored garden plans, table, appendices, index. . The veteran landscape architect describes how to combine ornamental plants of all types, using a balance between plant exuberance and design structure. He provides a sophisticated, up-to-date guide with full details, with some emphasis on exploiting color potential. The author gives detail on entrance gardens, gardens to view, live-in gardens, swimming pool gardens and gardens to stroll. The 38 detailed and extensive appendices (190 pages) are a rich source of plants lists, tolerances, cultural preferences, design characteristics, plant lists for different conditions, by season, fragrance, texture, color, soil types, etc. A picture of this book is available on request by email.
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- The Exuberant Garden and the Controlling Hand; Plant Combinations for North American Gardens
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- FREDERICK, JR., William H.;
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- Original pictorial cloth, spine title lettering, pictorial endpapers, dj (not price clipped), clean, fine and unused condition.
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- Boston, Toronto, London, Little, Brown and Company, [1992], First edition.
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- 4to [28.5 x 23 cm]; xix, 342 pp,
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- Gardening - Landscaping;
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