Project Gutenberg 2015-04-11 Public domain in the USA. 179 Silberrad, Una L. 1872 1955 Silberrad, U. L. (Una L.) Silberrad, Una Lucy Lyall, Sophie Nixon, Mima 1861 1939 Dutch Bulbs and Gardens Produced by Shaun Pinder and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Dutch Bulbs and Gardens" by Una L. Silberrad and Sophie Lyall is a descriptive guide exploring the floral landscapes and bulb cultivation techniques of the Netherlands, written in the early 20th century. The work focuses on the beauty and characteristics of various Dutch flowers, particularly bulbs, while providing insight into the local gardening culture and practices. The narrative seems rich with observations about the environment, the people who cultivate these flowers, and the aesthetics of the gardens themselves. The opening of the book sets the stage for an immersive journey into the bulb gardens of Holland, beginning with the journey to reach these horticultural treasures. The text contrasts the leisurely travel along Dutch canals with the vibrant, bustling atmosphere of towns like Haarlem and Amsterdam, showcasing the industrious nature of the Dutch people. The author’s observations blend personal reflections with vivid descriptions of the landscapes, preparing the reader for a deeper exploration into the distinct types of bulbs, their cultivation methods, and the significance of gardening in Dutch culture. As the narrative unfolds, it promises to reveal not only the charms of Dutch gardens but also the rich histories and practices that surround them. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 56.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Gardens Bulbs (Plants) Gardening -- Netherlands SB Text Category: Travel Writing Category: Nature/Gardening/Animals 360664 2025-07-19T12:49:36.745838 text/html 328154 2024-10-24T17:15:34 text/html 6973883 2025-07-19T12:49:45.914756 application/epub+zip 6963182 2025-07-19T12:49:39.008787 application/epub+zip 194826 2025-07-19T12:49:37.787874 application/epub+zip 7040490 2025-07-19T12:49:50.665729 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 7001661 2025-07-19T12:49:44.172745 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 258986 2022-09-22T06:10:51.347565 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 281755 2025-07-19T12:49:35.536808 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 261886 2024-10-24T17:15:34 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18046 2025-07-19T12:49:50.836728 application/rdf+xml 14800 2025-07-19T12:49:37.890791 image/jpeg 2188 2025-07-19T12:49:37.839786 image/jpeg 6835994 2025-07-19T12:49:36.910784 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