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Alpine Garden Society, 1981. 1st Edition . Soft cover. Very Good. Report of the Fifth International Rock Conference and Show, 13-16 April 1981, Nottingham England.sponsored by Alpine Garden Society & Scottish rock Garden Club. Good condition, Rare book, with a great selection of articles, photographs & illustrations. Given as a gift to Gardener Helen Dillon in 1983.

Pimpernel Press, 2019. 1st Edition . Soft cover. As New. An invaluable guide to plant care, for the beginner gardener or to more experienced gardeners wanting guidance on specific plants. Simply and clearly set out for constant quick reference. As new, some shelf wear, 288 pages.

Chatto & Windus, 1988. Soft cover. Good. Clean copy, in good condition. The Yearbook of The Royal Horticultural Society 1988/9 Also celebrates 75 Years of shows at Chelsea, and the latest developments in British gardening.

Krieger Publishing Company, 2006. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Very Good. Krieger Pub., 2007 Hardback 1st Edition. Irises are one of the world's most popular garden plants. That was not always so. The story of how several men and women transformed relatively unimpressive iris species into the plants with flowers of diverse forms and colors so beloved by today's gardeners has never been told until now. This book, the first ever written on the history of garden irises, represents years of research in French, British and American primary and secondary sources. It challenges taxonomists designation of Iris germanica as the type species for genus Iris and the generally accepted status of Iris albicans. It is also the first book containing extensive information on the native iris species of Florida and the deplorable state of taxonomy of these species. This scholarly work was written to appeal to the lay reader as well as to the specialist. Many beautiful and original pictures of irises are included along… Read More

Viking, 1989. Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good. Revised Viking edition, near fine condition.slightly shelfworn on DJ. Very clean. From the masterful Christopher Lloyd originally published in 1965, this edition from 1989 revised with Tom Bennett.

Timber Press, 2011. Hardcover. New. New and in cover. 950 pages. The text reflects the passions of the author and gives full details of the plants, from the latest nomenclatural changes to revisionist thinking on the ever-expanding limits of cold hardiness. Mike Dirr is a legend in the horticultural world, widely acknowledged as a leading expert on trees and shrubs for landscapes. Add to that more than 3500 color photographs, and indispensable backmatter lists for choosing exactly the right plant for the right purpose, and you have an unsurpassed resource for tree and shrub identification and selection, one that will be embraced by garden designers, landscape architects, urban foresters, park managers, nursery professionals---anyone who values hardiness, disease resistance, and beauty in their woody plants.

Theophrastus, 1973. 2nd Edition . Hardcover. Near Fine. Near fine condition, Green cloth boards, gilt title to spine. Second Edition. B/w photos. (Dwarf Conifers, Slow Growing Conifers, Conifers, Trees)

Cosmogonias S.A., 1995. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. Cosmogonias S.A., 1995. Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition

CONRAN OCTOPUS LTD, 1997. Soft cover. Very Good. Very good condition, signed by Author Helen Dillon. Original owners name in pen on inside cover, otherwise clean book throughout. A Practical Guide to Planning & Planting. The pleasures and practicalities of making a flower garden are explained in this book. The author gives guidance on planning the garden and on good planting for colour, harmony and year-round interest. Detailed planting plans for different situations are included.

Timber Press, 2018. 1st Edition . Hardcover. New. New book. Timber Press. The Flower-Powered Garden is a joyful celebration of one of the most important elements of a home garden--color! With planting themes like royal velvet purples and the breezy blue seaside chic, along with information on plant care and cultivation, home gardeners can confidently add exuberant color to their yards.

Little, Brown & Co, 2001. Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good. Near fine condition, dust jacket in vg condition.

Timber Press, 2016. 1st Edition . Hardcover. New/New. New book. The oldest rose fossil was found in Colorado and dates to 35 million years ago. Marigolds, infamous for their ability to self-seed, are named for an Etruscan god who sprang from a ploughed field. And daffodilsan icon of springwere introduced to Britain by the Romans more than 2,000 years ago. Every garden plant has an origination story, and Garden Flora, by noted garden designer Noel Kingsbury, shares them in a beautifully compelling way. This lushly illustrated survey of 133 of the most commonly grown plants explains where each plant came from and the journey it took into home gardens. Kingsbury tells intriguing tales of the most important plant hunters, breeders, and gardeners throughout history, and explores the unexpected ways plants have been used. Richly illustrated with an eclectic mix of new and historical photos, botanical art, and vintage seed packets and catalogs, Garden Flora is a must-have reference for every gardener and… Read More

Timber Press, 2017. 1st Edition . Soft cover. New. New book from one of the world's finest garden photographers, Andrea Jones published by Timber Press.

Automobile Association, 2009. 2nd Edition . Hardcover. Very Good. Very good condition, near fine inside, very clean. Tiny tear on DJ at top of spine. Price tag on back of DJ. Number 2 in the popular series of books, showcasing the World's premier photographic event for garden and plant photograpers.

Timber Press, 2017. 1st Edition . Soft cover. Near Fine. As New in near fine condition, 260 pages. Your garden, just like your house, sometimes needs a makeover. The change can be as minor as replacing a shrub or as major as pulling everything up and starting from scratch. No matter the size of your space or the scope of the project, the sage advice in Garden Renovation will help you turn your yard into a paradise. Bobbie Schwartz draws on her years of experience as a garden designer to teach you how to evaluate your yard, determine what to keep and what to remove, and choose the right plants and design plan.

David & Charles, 1996. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. Hardback, 1st ed. Very good condition. Unmarked book. Ivy is now regaining the level of popularity it enjoyed during the Victorian era. This guide provides ideas for amateur gardeners who wish to grow ivy in every situation from rock gardens and hanging baskets to large landscape schemes and topiary.Gardener Helen Dillon's copy.

Frances Lincoln, in association with The National Trust, 2000. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. Very good condition, near fine/ as new inside, just very slight shelf wear to dust jacket. 1st edition.

Kyle Books, 2015. 1st Edition . Soft cover. As New. As New, Alex Mitchell's Gardening on a Shoestring is full of inventive ways to achieve the garden you want on a budget, whether you are creating one from scratch or improving what you already have.

Timber Press, 2018. 1st Edition . Hardcover. New/New. New book, Gardenlust: A Botanical Tour of the Worlds Best New Gardens. 440 pages, published September 2018.

Ward Lock Ltd, 1990. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Very Good. Very good condition, from Author Alan Toogood, on Lime-Free Gardens. Published by Ward Lock in 1989.