The English Flower Garden; Design and Arrangement Shown by Existing Examples of Gardens in Great Britain and Ireland Followed by a Description of the Best Plants for the Open-air Garden and Their Culture

<p>The English Flower Garden by W. Robinson offers a comprehensive exploration of garden design and plant selection as exemplified by gardens in Great Britain and Ireland. First published in 1883 and revised numerous times this volume showcases various garden styles and provides detailed descriptions of suitable plants for open-air gardens along with guidance on their cultivation. </p> <p>Robinson's work emphasizes naturalistic planting and the use of hardy perennials advocating for designs that blend harmoniously with the surrounding landscape. It remains a valuable resource for gardeners landscape architects and anyone interested in the history of garden design offering both practical advice and a glimpse into the aesthetic ideals of late 19th-century gardening.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>