The Pocket Book of Flower Gardening"A complete, authoritative guide and manual for amateur and professional gardeners. Clear and comprehensive, it covers all year-round gardening problems for city and country. 98 graphic illustrations." -- |
Contents
Chapter | 1 |
Manures and Fertilizers | 41 |
Flower Beds and Borders | 47 |
Copyright | |
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