Once-forgotten flowers and the stories behind scores of captivating plants from the past are rediscovered in this fully illustrated volume. Alternately admired and considered out of fashion, these enchanting blossoms have been the bedrock of spectacular bouquets and have provided medicine and food throughout the centuries. This book delves into the history of classic bulbs, ravishing old-garden roses, antique annuals and perennials, heirloom houseplants, and vintage vines. Tips on how to create period floral arrangements and an extensive list of hard-to-find heirloom suppliers make it easy to reintroduce these beloved garden species into a contemporary setting. Keeping vintage flowers available and teaching readers how to grow these heirlooms-this book ensures that neither they and nor their fabulous history will disappear.
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Old-fashioned flowers have proven to be more rugged and disease- and pest-resistant than their modern hybrid counterparts. In this lively book, six preservation specialists discuss classic bulbs, old garden roses, vintage climbers, antique annuals, historic perennials and biennials and period flower arranging. The authors explain that knowing the story behind plants and their habitat of origin enables gardeners to select plants most adaptable to specific environments. They give thanks to a persistent handful of preservationists who allow old-fashioned flowers to survive, although it is a sometimes precarious existence. The authors argue that the current trend toward plant uniformity and more spectacular colors has come at the expense of fragrance, individuality and plant variety. Each section contains plant lists, and a comprehensive nursery source completes this practical and entertaining book. The text concludes with a brief history of houseplants, which actually are miniature domesticated forms of tropical trees and shrubs that were adapted for indoor environments after window glass became more affordable, thus providing the necessary indoor light. (Mar.)
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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Tovah Martin is the garden editor at Victoria magazine and the author of Tasha Tudor's Garden, Heirloom Flowers, and Garden Whimsy. She lives in Roxbury, Connecticut.
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This succinct volume should appeal to more than gardeners looking for a way to add color and charm to their landscapes. Architects and landscapers seeking to create historically accurate gardens will find this book an excellent starting point. For example, they'll discover that grape vines were integral part of 19th-century gardens in the U.S.This book has several authors, each an expert in his or her field. The topics include Classic Bulbs, Antique Annuals, Old-Fashioned Perennials and Biennials. There's even chapters dedicated to phlox and flower arranging. The photography and reproduction are wonderful -- some of the bext I've seen in a garden book, especially one that sports such a small price.
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