Publisher's Synopsis
Ornamental Gardening For Americans: A Treatise On Beautifying Homes, Rural Districts, Towns And Cemeteries (1893) is a comprehensive guide to creating beautiful gardens and landscapes in America. Written by Elias A. Long, a noted horticulturist and landscape designer of the late 19th century, this book covers everything from selecting plants and designing layouts to caring for and maintaining gardens. The book begins with an introduction to the principles of ornamental gardening, including the importance of selecting appropriate plants for the climate and soil conditions. It then goes on to provide detailed instructions for designing gardens and landscapes for homes, rural districts, towns, and cemeteries. The chapters on home gardening cover topics such as selecting and arranging plants, creating garden beds and borders, and designing paths and walkways. The section on rural districts focuses on creating picturesque landscapes that blend with the natural surroundings, while the chapters on town and cemetery gardening provide guidance on creating beautiful public spaces that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing. Throughout the book, Long provides practical advice on everything from soil preparation and planting to pruning and pest control. He also includes numerous illustrations and photographs to help readers visualize the concepts he discusses. Overall, Ornamental Gardening For Americans is a valuable resource for anyone interested in creating beautiful gardens and landscapes. Its timeless advice and practical tips make it a must-read for both novice and experienced gardeners alike.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
