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Catalog Number |
1976.1.1556 |
Author / Creator |
Kirby, A. M. |
Title |
Daffodils Narcissus and How to Grow Them:As Hardy Plants and for Cut Flowers With a Guide to the Best Varieties |
Published Date |
1914, copyright 1907 |
Publisher |
Doubleday, Page & Company |
Description of Contents |
This book, with black-and-white photographic and workman-like drawn illustrations by a variety of contributors, contains just about any sort of information one would wish to learn about growing daffodils, indoors and outside. It covers what are termed "Old-Time" and "Modern" daffodils and narcissus, their history, cultural requirements, and named botanical parts. The book is well-indexed, with a few hand-written pencilled additions to the index . It's very functional in its aims, and is geared variously to the home gardener, someone with more sophisticated botanical training, and commercial growers. |
Physical Description |
This book is covered with glazed navy blue linen. Its cover and spine are decorated with Arts and Crafts-style drawings in gold and carry both title and series name: The Garden Library. Endpapers are plain cream stock only slightly heavier than that used for the even-edged pages. Within the front cover in pencil is the inscription "Fernald 1920" and an indecipherable word above characters indicating the book at one time was sold for $1.50. Inside there are black-and-white photographs, line drawings, and charts. Dimensions are: 7 3/8" tall; 5.25" wide; and 7/8" deep. Illustrated. |
Condition |
Good |
Search Terms |
Book Non-Fiction Flowers Flowers, Bulb Flowers, Daffodil Gardening Garden Science Botanical Arts and Crafts |
Sub-category |
Documentary Artifact |
Object Name |
Book |
Number of images |
8 |