Originally published in the late 1800s, this is a delightful book on gardening that still contains much information of relevance to today's gardeners. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Home Farm Books are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork Contents Include The General Management of the Garden Lawns,Paths,Beds,and Border On the Duty of Making Experiments Some Neglected but Handsome Plants The Conservatory and Greenhouse The Tool Shed and Summer House Roses and Aateurs Enimies of the Garden The Rockery Trees, and How to Treat them Shrubs The Inns and outs of Gardening The Profitable Portion Annuels and Biennials Window-Boxes Table Decoration The Propagation of Plants The Management of Room Plants Various Hints