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London: Jonathan Cape, 1963.. 1st edition. "In this book on practical gardening, the characters step aside and the garden comes into full view, with Mr Nichols revealing some of the lessons that, as a practical workman, he has learned in the past thirty years about the eternally absorbing art....Apt at times to interrupt a serious practical discussion with a… Read more about this item

London: Michael Joseph, 1976.. 3rd impression. "Ideas on designing and planting, ideas for the winter garden and the wild garden, ideas for planting the odd corneer or filling the August gap, ideas for hedges and climbing plants, paths and windbreaks, ideas on books to read and gardens to visit." Pp.176, frontispiece + 16 further black & white… Read more about this item

London: Barrie & Jenkins, 1989.. English gardens in the period between the Norman Conquest and the Renaissance....These are among the most varied, colourful, fragrant and neglected delights of English history, and are overdue for redemption from the obscurity into which the better-documented still-surviving gardens of later centuries have plunged them." Pp.272/14(index), 12 pages of black & white illustrations… Read more about this item

Dedham: Earl's Eye Publishing, 1992.. 3rd impression. Who are the plants in your garden? "Who Does Your Garden Grow? traces the background of over 100 famous cultivars. The book describes the plants, how they came about, and the many talented people they commemorate." Pp.168, 4 pages of colour plates + many black & white photo illustrations, signed… Read more about this item

Newton Abbot, Devon: David & Charles Limited, 1970 .. First edition with dustwrapper, signed by the authors. 9.0" x 5.75" x 1.0" . pp.240 . Illustrated dustwrapper. Spine faded and edges lightly rubbed. Clean green cloth covered boards, with bright gilt titles to spine. Dedication to front free-endpaper: "26th May 1971, To Major Keeling with compliments… Read more about this item

London: R & T Washbourne Ltd, 1914.. A Concise Handbook on the Selection and Culture of White Flowers for the Service of the Church. With Additional Notes on the Most Suitable Red Species and Varieties. Pp.xx/107, black & white frontispiece + 11 further black & white plates, occasional light spotting, owner's names and New Hall Archives inkstamp to front… Read more about this item

London: Anglo-American Plastics Ltd, nd.(c.1960's).. Pamphlet extolling the many uses for Fablothene polythene and P>V>C. in the garden. Pp.18, b/w photos and figure illustrations throughout. Pbk, creasing to covers. G+.

London: Water Life, nd.. 'Water Life' series. No.7. 2nd edition. Pp.32, b/w illustrations, photos and figure illustrations. Pbk, spine rubbed. G.

London: Royal Horticultural Society, nd.(c.1958).. Lecture given by T.Rochford on September 2, 1958, Mr.J.L.Russell in the chair. Pp.10. Pbk, slightly rubbed. G+.

London: The Alpine Garden Society, 1970.. 1st ed. Pp.134, many b/w photo illustrations. Pbk, edges rubbed. G+.

London: Windward, Frances Lincoln Ltd., 1988.. 1st ed. A guide to creating a beautiful and private garden paradise. 23cms. x 23cms. Pp.168, colour frontis, colour illustrations throughout. Illustrated laminated boards with matching illustrated d/w. VG/VG.

London: Royal Horticultural Society, 1968.. Revised ed. Booklet. Advice on pruning hardy shrubs. Pp. 19. P/b. G+.

London: Royal Horticulture Society, 1967.. Revised ed. Choosing trees for the small garden. Pp. 9, 5 figures. P/b. VG.

London: Conran Octopus Ltd., 1997.. 1st ed. "With its combination of striking photographs, informative artworks and accessible text, this book will enable anyone to create their own stunning herb garden." 25cms. x 23.5cms. Pp. 96, colour illustrations throughout. Dark green cloth, illustrated d/w. VG/VG.

London: BCA, 1996.. 1st BCA ed. "With its combination of striking photographs, practical information and original planting schemes, this book will prove inspirational and essential reading for the owner of the truly tiny garden." 24.5cms. x 23.5cms. Pp. 96, colour photographs throughout. Dark green cloth, gilt title to spine, illustrated d/w. VG/VG.

Norwich: Jarrold Colour Publications. 1982.. Pp 32, many colour illustrations. P/b, illustrated cover. G+.

Harmondsworth: Penguin. 1985.. The author draws on his wide experience to discuss the best plants, bulbs, trees and shrubs for beginners and experts alike, stimulating the reader to try new plants or to begin a garden-plan with confidence". Pp 184, some colour illustrations. P/b, illustrated cover. VG.

London: Faber & Faber, 1949.. 1st ed. "This book will be welcomed by all who are interested in the culture of apples and pears." Pp. 210, 88 plates, 27 diagrams, slight spotting to page edges. Brown cloth, gilt title to spine, d/w has small edge losses. G+/G.

Beckenham: Croom Helm Ltd., 1985.. 1st ed. "This handy guide is designed for every gardener who has, at some point, wondered what exactly it is that makes his garden grow." 24cms. x 16cms. Pp. 8/141, 34 figures and 11 tables. Blue cloth, gilt title to spine, illustrated d/w. VG/G+.

Miami: Argos Inc., nd.. nd. Colour guide to the Fairchild Tropical Garden in Miami. 17cms. x 21.2cms. Pp. 79/1 (ad), 50 full colour photographs, 3 b/w illustrations, illustrated endpapers, 1 colour postcard and 1 leaflet attached inside front cover. Illustrated laminated boards. VG.