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From Gardening Don’ts (1913) by M.C. 42 – End of the series

Finally DON’T banish charm and mystery from your gar- den, while you welcome those dull companions — custom and convention. ‘How willingly would I strew the path of all with Continue Reading

Posted On : August 26, 2020 Published By : Douglas E. Welch
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Historical Garden Books – 90 in a series – Flower pictures (1914) by Maude Angell

Historical Garden Books – 90 in a series – Flower pictures (1914) by Maude Angell Download in Text, PDF, Single Page JPG, TORRENT from Archive.org See more like this: Publication Continue Reading

Posted On : August 25, 2020 Published By : Douglas E. Welch
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Historical Seed Catalogs – 73 in a series – Catalogue of Holland bulbs and plants for fall planting.by Hiram Sibley & Co (1882)

Historical Seed Catalogs – 73 in a series – Catalogue of Holland bulbs and plants for fall planting.by Hiram Sibley & Co (1882) Download in Text, PDF, Single Page JPG, Continue Reading

Posted On : August 21, 2020 Published By : Douglas E. Welch
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Artwork from Our Sentimental Garden (1914) – 11 in a series

From the book, Our sentimental garden by Agnes Castle and Egerton Castle (1914). Works Illustrated By Charles Robinson . There are many lovely pieces of art in this book and I will be Continue Reading

Posted On : August 20, 2020 Published By : Douglas E. Welch
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From Gardening Don’ts (1913) by M.C. 41

DON’T bound your am- bition by the desire to grow bigger and better plants and flowers than your neigh- bours, but try to make your little corner of the world Continue Reading

Posted On : August 19, 2020 Published By : Douglas E. Welch
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Historical Garden Books – 89 in a series – The floral cabinet and magazine of exotic botany (1837)

Historical Garden Books – 89 in a series – The floral cabinet and magazine of exotic botany (1837) Download in Text, PDF, Single Page JPG, TORRENT from Archive.org See more Continue Reading

Posted On : August 18, 2020 Published By : Douglas E. Welch
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Historical Seed Catalogs – 72 in a series – Baker Bros. Spring 1894 : roses, trees, plants, vegetable seeds, etc.

Historical Seed Catalogs – 72 in a series – Baker Bros. Spring 1894 : roses, trees, plants, vegetable seeds, etc. Download in Text, PDF, Single Page JPG, Torrent from Archive.org Continue Reading

Posted On : August 14, 2020 Published By : Douglas E. Welch
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Artwork from Our Sentimental Garden (1914) – 10 in a series

From the book, Our sentimental garden by Agnes Castle and Egerton Castle (1914). Works Illustrated By Charles Robinson . There are many lovely pieces of art in this book and I will be Continue Reading

Posted On : August 13, 2020 Published By : Douglas E. Welch
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The Surprising Backstory of Victory Gardens via JSTOR Daily

Cultivating the earth as a response to moments of crisis dates back over a century, but not just as a relaxing activity. During World War I, writes Rose Hayden-Smith, a major Continue Reading

Posted On : August 12, 2020 Published By : Douglas E. Welch
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From Gardening Don’ts (1913) by M.C. 40

DON’T buy a ready-made rustic Summer House, (stained and varnished and lined — crowning abomination — with pitch-pine), and set it down in an old-world garden am ong clipped yew Continue Reading

Posted On : August 12, 2020 Published By : Douglas E. Welch

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