Böcker av H. H. Thomas

First published in 1915, this vintage book contains a timeless guide to gardening, with a special focus on growing plants from bulbs. From seasonal considerations and general planting rules to avoiding pests and diseases and beyond, this fantastic guide contains everything the gardener needs to know before planting bulbs to guarantee success. Contents include: ¿On Planting Bulbs¿, ¿Bulbs to Plant in Autumn¿, ¿Bulbs to Plant in Summer¿, ¿Bulbs to Plant in Spring¿, ¿Bulbs to Plant in the Greenhouse¿, ¿Bulbs in Pots and Bowls of Fibre¿, ¿Treatment of Bulbs after Flowering¿, ¿Bulbs for Naturalizing¿, ¿Insect Pests and Diseases of Bulbs¿, etc. This volume is highly recommended for those with an interest in growing bulbs and it would make for a handy addition to gardening collections. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on the history of gardening.

This 1926 gardening handbook focuses on the growing of three types of flower: Begonias, Gladioli, and Dahlias. Dahlias and Gladioli are popular summer and autumn flowering plants, whereas the Begonia is suited to summer outdoors and winter under glass. This vintage book includes a wealth of useful information related to these particular flowers, as well as step-by-step instructions and expert tips for their successful growing. Profusely illustrated throughout and written in simple language, this vintage guide is perfect for amateurs and would make for a worthy addition to collections of gardening literature. Contents include: ¿The Dahlia's Progress¿, ¿How to Grow Dahlias¿, ¿How the Dahlia is Increased¿, etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on the history of gardening.

"The Garden At Home" is a 1912 gardening handbook written by H. H. Thomas. Designed for the amateur gardener, it gives an overview of some of the more common aspects of gardening as well as simple, practical instructions and expert gardening tips. Profusely illuminated and easy to digest, "The Garden At Home" is highly recommended for those just getting into gardening and looking for some direction. Contents include: "Garden Magic", "The Joy of Comparative Success", "Plotting and Planning", "The Garden Dell", "Behind the Times", "An Explanation of Terms", "Tidy Plants", "Views and Vistas", "A Plea for the Red Geranium", "The Little Formal Garden", "Leaf Gaiety, etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on the history of gardening.