Round The Year In The Garden: A Descriptive Guide To The Flowers Of The Four Seasons (1916)

""Round The Year In The Garden"" is a comprehensive guidebook for gardeners and flower enthusiasts, written by Harry Higgott Thomas and first published in 1916. The book provides a detailed description of the flowers that bloom during each of the four seasons, offering practical advice on how to cultivate and care for them. The book is divided into four sections, one for each season, and includes information on a wide variety of flowers, including bulbs, perennials, annuals, and shrubs. Each section begins with an overview of the season and the weather conditions that are typical during that time of year, followed by a list of the flowers that are in bloom. For each flower, Thomas provides a detailed description of its appearance, including the color, shape, and size of the blooms, as well as information on its fragrance and any special features. He also offers advice on how to plant and care for each flower, including tips on soil preparation, watering, fertilizing, and pruning. Throughout the book, Thomas emphasizes the importance of planning and careful cultivation in creating a beautiful and healthy garden. He also provides suggestions for arranging flowers in bouquets and other decorative arrangements. ""Round The Year In The Garden"" is a timeless resource for anyone interested in gardening and the beauty of nature. Its practical advice and detailed descriptions of flowers make it a valuable reference for both novice and experienced gardeners alike.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.