1993 The Planters of the English Landscape Garden: Botany, Trees, and the Georgics

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First Edition, Illustrated, Original Binding, Publishers' Original Binding, With Dustwrapper

First edition. Illustrated with one hundred and thirty figures, many of which are in colour. A detailed study of the philosophy of gardening and landscaping that developed in late seventeenth and early eighteenth century England. With references to the gardeners and the new planting materials made available to them, as well as the new developments in botanical horticulture during this time. Written by Douglas Chambers, a Canadian professor at the University of Toronto.