This edition had all images removed.
Title: The Flower Garden
Credits: E-text prepared by Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
Summary: "The Flower Garden" by Ida D. Bennett is a comprehensive guide on horticulture, particularly focused on the cultivation and arrangement of flower gardens, likely written in the early 20th century. The book spans a variety of topics essential for both novice and experienced gardeners, from the optimal location for gardens to the selection of soils and the care of various plant species. The text appears to cater to those seeking practical advice on gardening, emphasizing hands-on techniques for creating beautiful floral displays. The opening of the book introduces readers to the foundational elements necessary for setting up a flower garden, detailing the ideal location, the importance of sunlight, and the relationship between the garden's structure and its surroundings. Bennett advises on the benefits of positioning the garden in a manner that maximizes sunlight and minimizes harsh winds, as well as the aesthetics and practicality of the garden's arrangement. She emphasizes a thoughtful approach to planting, suggesting that careful planning and attention to detail are vital for cultivating a visually pleasing and flourishing garden. This opening sets the stage for a wealth of practical gardening knowledge that follows in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 72.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Bennett, Ida D. (Ida Dandridge), 1860-1925
EBook No.: 54606
Published: Apr 25, 2017
Downloads: 206
Language: English
Subject: Gardening
Subject: Floriculture
LoCC: Agriculture: Plant culture
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Flower Garden
Credits: E-text prepared by Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
Summary: "The Flower Garden" by Ida D. Bennett is a comprehensive guide on horticulture, particularly focused on the cultivation and arrangement of flower gardens, likely written in the early 20th century. The book spans a variety of topics essential for both novice and experienced gardeners, from the optimal location for gardens to the selection of soils and the care of various plant species. The text appears to cater to those seeking practical advice on gardening, emphasizing hands-on techniques for creating beautiful floral displays. The opening of the book introduces readers to the foundational elements necessary for setting up a flower garden, detailing the ideal location, the importance of sunlight, and the relationship between the garden's structure and its surroundings. Bennett advises on the benefits of positioning the garden in a manner that maximizes sunlight and minimizes harsh winds, as well as the aesthetics and practicality of the garden's arrangement. She emphasizes a thoughtful approach to planting, suggesting that careful planning and attention to detail are vital for cultivating a visually pleasing and flourishing garden. This opening sets the stage for a wealth of practical gardening knowledge that follows in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 72.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Bennett, Ida D. (Ida Dandridge), 1860-1925
EBook No.: 54606
Published: Apr 25, 2017
Downloads: 206
Language: English
Subject: Gardening
Subject: Floriculture
LoCC: Agriculture: Plant culture
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.