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Gardening Roses, Herbs, Shrubs, Vegetables, Fruit Trees, Collection of 5 Books

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A collection of five hard-bound gardening books, suitable for the beginner and the advanced gardener alike. Covering a wide range of subjects from Roses, Herbs, Shrubs, Vegetables, and Fruit trees. All five books are full of color photos illustrating garden plot plans, growing instructions, and plant selection suggestions. Dictionary of Shrubs in color, The Royal Horticultural Society, by S. Miller Gault, 208 pages. Ebury Publishing, 1976 The Glory of Roses, by Christopher Baker & Alan Lacy, 239 pages. Harry N. Abrams, 1990 Roses of America, Brooklyn Botanic Gardens, by Scanniello & Bayard, 224 pages. Henry Holt & Co, 1990 Burpee, The Complete Organic Vegetable & Herb Gardener, 448 pages. Wiley Publishers, 1997 The Pleasure of Gardening Vegetables, Herbs & Fruit, by Mary Moody, 128 pages. Anaya Publishers, Ltd. 1992 Ranging in size from 8 in. x 11 in. x 1 in. – 10 in x 10 in. x 1 in. In very good pre-owned condition, may be inscribed.
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    Height: 8 in (20.32 cm)Width: 12 in (30.48 cm)Depth: 14 in (35.56 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 5
  • Style:
    International Style (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Paper,Machine-Made
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1976-1997
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. In very good to good pre-owned condition, the expected wear to used books. May be inscribed.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1758218960862

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