Hand-Book of Practical Landscape Gardening; designed for city and suburban residences, and country school-houses containing designs for lots and grounds
Rochester, NY: D. M. Dewey, 1877. Second edition. Decorated Cloth over Boards. Small quarto, pp. 96, illustrated with b/w and color engravings. Good: weak hinges, cover staining, color frontispiece engraving and title page are missing, one detached signature. Item #23982
This practical guide was created for everyday property owners to lay out, plant, and beautify small to medium residential lots, suburban homes, and public school grounds. Features historical illustrations, layout diagrams, and advice on trees, shrubs, lawns, fountains and walks suited to Victorian-era American landscapes. The first edition was not illustrated; this impressive second edition has many beautiful color engravings.
Price: $200.00