There are few more important figures in the early history of modern gardening than John Tradescant the e lder and his son, who were responsible for introducing many new plants to Britain. This is a definitve study of these tw o men. ...
Excerpt from The Production of Easter Lily Bulbs in the United States: Issued January 10, 1906 No. 1. The Relation of Lime and Magnesia to Plant Growth. 1901 Price-10 cents. 2. Spermatogenesis and Fecundation of Zamia. Price, 20 cents. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. ...
Excerpt from The Royal Water-Lily of South America, and the Water-Lilies of Our Own Land: Their History and Cultivation Although written in a style calculated to engage the attention of the general reader, it is confidently hoped that the work may likewise prove a-useful Manual to the cultivator, and be worthy perusal by scientific botanist. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. ...
