Project Gutenberg 2004-09-03 Public domain in the USA. 321 Watson, William 1858 1925 Watson, W. (William) Cactus Culture for Amateurs Being Descriptions of the Various Cactuses Grown in This Country, With Full and Practical Instructions for Their Successful Cultivation Produced by W. Christie and Leonard Johnson "Cactus Culture for Amateurs" by William Watson is a practical guide on the cultivation of cacti written in the late 19th century. This publication serves as a comprehensive manual designed for amateur horticulturists, detailing various species of cacti grown in England and providing straightforward instructions for their successful care and cultivation. The book aims to enhance the popularity of cacti, which at the time were considered somewhat obscure in English gardens despite their unique beauty and fascinating characteristics. At the start of the guide, the author discusses the historical context of cacti in English horticulture, noting a decline in their popularity following a previous "Cactus mania." Watson explains the unique aesthetic qualities of cacti, particularly their striking flowers and unusual forms, while tackling misconceptions about their beauty. The opening chapters set the stage for a detailed exploration, offering a glimpse into the biological and cultural significance of these plants, and hinting at the author's deep experience and expertise at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. This introduction establishes the book as an essential resource for those who wish to appreciate and cultivate cacti, highlighting both their challenges and their rewards. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 70.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Cactus QK Text Category: How To ... Category: Nature/Gardening/Animals 487468 2025-10-06T05:07:11.216272 text/html 463176 2024-10-28T20:20:32 text/html 2188322 2025-10-06T05:07:20.985213 application/epub+zip 2197328 2025-10-06T05:07:14.803221 application/epub+zip 229339 2025-10-06T05:07:13.313276 application/epub+zip 2424506 2025-10-06T05:07:25.409167 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2375110 2025-10-06T05:07:19.926237 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 317672 2022-09-07T01:45:37.821246 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 413976 2025-10-06T05:07:10.057247 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 394200 2024-10-28T20:20:32 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16279 2025-10-06T05:07:25.540179 application/rdf+xml 14242 2025-10-06T05:07:13.850227 image/jpeg 3767 2025-10-06T05:07:13.582235 image/jpeg 2118021 2025-10-06T05:07:11.458245 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia