Project Gutenberg 2020-03-20 Public domain in the USA. 185 Curtis, Charles H. 1869 1958 Curtis, Charles Henry Gibson, W. agr05000263 The book of topiary Handbooks of practical gardening, XVIII Produced by Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Book of Topiary" by Charles H. Curtis and W. Gibson is a comprehensive guide on the art of Topiary written in the early 20th century. This work explores the historical significance, techniques, and cultural context of Topiary gardening, which involves trimming and shaping trees and shrubs into intricate designs. The authors aim to appreciate and navigate this unique form of horticulture, covering everything from plant selection and garden design to the management of Topiary gardens. The opening of the book serves as an introduction to Topiary, beginning with a personal account from Curtis that emphasizes the enduring allure of this gardening style despite its fluctuating popularity. Curtis outlines the historical evolution of Topiary, tracing its roots from ancient Roman gardening practices to its peak during the Renaissance, and foreshadows the shifts in public taste that led to its decline in later centuries. It establishes a foundation for the book's subsequent discussions on the methodology of creating and maintaining a Topiary garden, implying a blend of historical insight and practical guidance for both enthusiasts and experienced gardeners. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 61.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Topiary work SB Text Category: History - Other Category: Art Category: How To ... Category: Nature/Gardening/Animals 235093 2025-07-24T11:42:26.920342 text/html 208585 2024-10-17T16:58:29 text/html 3832988 2025-07-24T11:42:33.189371 application/epub+zip 3831346 2025-07-24T11:42:28.511369 application/epub+zip 160969 2025-07-24T11:42:27.692348 application/epub+zip 3899527 2025-07-24T11:42:36.543312 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 3884406 2025-07-24T11:42:32.437317 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 218565 2022-09-27T20:55:43.134320 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 187769 2025-07-24T11:42:26.198371 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 167938 2024-10-17T16:58:29 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16737 2025-07-24T11:42:36.707306 application/rdf+xml 29497 2025-07-24T11:42:27.789342 image/jpeg 3891 2025-07-24T11:42:27.740336 image/jpeg 3803232 2025-07-24T11:42:27.044351 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