Decorah, Iowa: Seed Savers Exchange, (2002). "A complete seed-saving guide that describes specific techniques for saving the seeds of 160 different vegetables. This book contains detailed information about each vegetable, including its botanical classification, flower structure and means of pollination, required population size, isolation distance, techniques for caging or hand-pollination, and also the proper methods for harvesting, drying, cleaning, and storing the seeds." Originally published in 1991, this second edition is updated and greatly expanded and includes additional information about how to start each vegetable from seed. Illustrated with black and white photographs by David Cavagnaro, Selected references, glossary, index. 238 pp. ISBN: 1-882424581I.

London: The Viking Press, (1990.) dj. Hardcover first edition - An interesting look at some less well-known late 19th and early 20th century gardeners and their work - the soldier's daughter, Francis Wolseley; American-in-exile Lawrence Johnston; the elusive Norah Lindsay; English lords Huttleston and Henry Fairhaven, Cambridge University gardeners Anne Jemima Clough and Eleanor Sidgwick, and the more modern Christopher Tunnard. Also explores other aspects of Gertrude Jekyll. Illustrated with 16 glossy plates of photographs. Notes, bibliography, index. 184 pp. ISBN: 0-670819646.

Emmaus, PA; Rodale Books, (1974.) dj. Hardcover - An organic farming and gardening book. Illustrated throughout with black and white drawings. Bibliography. Index. 290 pp. ISBN: 0-87857-090X.

Menlo Park ,California: Lane Publishing Company (Sunset Books), (1957). First edition - Illustrated with many black and white photographs. A great introduction to the incredible variety of camellias, including a section on bonzai camellias. Introduction by David L. Feathers. Rather uncommon in the first printing. 88 pgs.

New York: Lyons & Burford, 1995. dj. Hardcover first edition - A delightful book, a witty look at English gardening - its history, including such great gardeners as William Robinson and Edward Bowles, as well as more dubious characters like William Forsyth - but also trenchant chapters on roses, compost, lawns and much more.

Columbus, Ohio: American Rose Society, 1966. Hardcover first edition - In addition to several articles on various aspects of growing roses (rambling roses, hybridizing, roses in your diet, growing roses in Florida, in Israel, pesticides, etc.) this includes a list of all the new roses of the world with a brief description, a shorter list of roses which were rejected for registration, and an evaluation of some of the new roses of the past several years. Illustrated with both full color plates and small black and white drawings. Index. 247 pp.

Columbus, Ohio: American Rose Society, 1967. Hardcover first edition - In addition to several articles on various aspects of growing roses (yesteryear's roses, hybridizing, rose photography, making potpourri, miniature roses, old garden roses, 50 years of growing roses in the Rocky Mountains, etc.) this includes a list of all the new roses of the world with a brief description, a shorter list of roses which were rejected for registration, and an evaluation of some of the new roses of the past several years. Illustrated with both full color plates and small black and white drawings. Index. 246 pp.

Columbus, Ohio: American Rose Society, 1968. Hardcover first edition - In addition to several articles on various aspects of growing roses (roses in boxes English style, miniature roses, old garden roses, a tribute to Francis Parkman, perfumes of the roses, etc.) this includes a list of all the new roses of the world with a brief description, a shorter list of roses which were rejected for registration, and an evaluation of some of the new roses of the past several years. Illustrated with both full color plates and small black and white drawings. Index. 246 pp.

Columbus, Ohio: American Rose Society, 1968. Hardcover first edition - In addition to several articles on various aspects of growing roses (Australian rose growing, lavender and blue roses, rose arrangements, espaliers, rose enemies, etc.) this includes a list of all the new roses of the world with a brief description, a shorter list of roses which were rejected for registration, and an evaluation of some of the new roses of the past several years. Illustrated with both full color plates and small black and white drawings. Index. 250 pp.

North American Lily Society, [1996.]. Hardcover first edition - This book is Number 48 and Number 49 - two volumes under one cover.Illustrated with many full color photographs of lilies as well as black and white photographs. Articles on hybridizing, on the history of the lily societies, on shows, on getting started, on the Laan family of the Netherlands, on growing lilies in Mashpee on Cape Cod, lists of officers and much more. 128 pp.

Portland Timber Press, Inc. 1994 dj. Hardcover first edition - Sequel to THYME ON MY HANDS, Series of vignettes documenting a full yearÕs cycle in the life of a gardner and his garden, linocuts by Henry Evans, Index, 314 pgs. ISBN: 0-99192-2765.

New York: Harper & Brothers, 1961. dj. Hardcover - Illustrated with over 150 drawings and photographs. Glossary, index. 296 pages.

New York: Doubleday, 1977. dj. Hardcover first edition - Illustrated, index. 226 pages.

New York: Macmillan, 1948. Hardcover first edition - Includes information on the various species of this beautiful and widely grown plant, and on its propagation, culture, care, diseases. Illustrated with 10 full-color and 64 black and white photographs. 199 pp.

New York: Crown Publishers, Inc. (1966) dj. Hardcover first edition - How to create beautiful healthy plants by pruning and cutting, illustrated with over 150 black and white photographs by the authors of topiary from across Europe and North America and Japan. 125 pp.

Pasadena, California: By the author, nd (ca 1970). First edition - A slim volume on the basic principles of ikebana, including a list of equipment, discussion of containers, and many examples of arrangements, each illustrated with a drawing. Of interest, in 1911, Gertrude M. King of Nantucket was issued a patent for an innovative container for flower arranging. Printed on good quality linen weave paper. 23 pp.

Boston: Little Brown, 1926 (c 1921). Hardcover - The first of several books on small gardens by this author - many of the practical suggestions on small garden lay out, flower arrangement, the use of color and accessories and much more are still applicable today. Illustrated with nine black and white photographic plates; includes several tables, including one fold-out table. ix, 94 pp.

New York: Macmillan, (1994.) dj. Hardcover first edition - "Moving through the landscapes of Corfu, Thailand, Provence, New York City and the English countryside, Mirabel Osler reveals the mind of a true gardener, ever curious and ready to be facinated". Whether practical (discussing the Dutch elm disease) or fanciful (on violets and pansies), this is a delight to read or just to dip into. Illustrated with many small black and white drawings, mostly taken from old gardening books. 176 pp. ISBN: 0-02-5940651.

New York: Vintage Books, 1983. A book of practical advice, musings, and opinions by a woman whose garden in Connecticut was her avocation for 30 years. Delightful to browse or read. ISBN: 0-394-717147.

Des Moines, Iowa: Meredith Books - Better Homes and Gardens, (1995.). A comprehensive, easy-to-use reference with complete information on planning, designing, planting and caring for flower gardens. More than 700 color photographs and illustrations for inspiration and instruction. Detailed lists of plants by color, care requirements, length of bloom and more. An encyclopedia featuring more than 450 perennials, annuals, bulbs and grasses. Oversized format. Index. 408 pp. ISBN: 0-696-000571.

Chapel Hill, NC: Algonquin Books, 2007. dj. SIGNED hardcover - A look at the flower industry and how it has sought - for better or worse - for perfection. SIGNED on the title page Statistics, notes, bibliography. 306 pp. ISBN: 1565124383.

Chapel Hill, NC: Algonquin Books, 2007. SIGNED first edition - A look at the flower industry and how it has sought - for better or worse - for perfection. SIGNED on the title page Statistics, notes, bibliography. 306 pp.

New York: Garden City Publishing Co., Inc., 1921. A very thorough book - the title describes it well. 440 pgs, including a glossary, bibliography and index. illustrated with full page cuts, line charts and many photographs.