Bulb Growing for Amateurs

First published in 1915, this vintage book contains a timeless guide to gardening, with a special focus on growing plants from bulbs. From seasonal considerations and general planting rules to avoiding pests and diseases and beyond, this fantastic guide contains everything the gardener needs to know before planting bulbs to guarantee success. Contents include: “On Planting Bulbs”, “Bulbs to Plant in Autumn”, “Bulbs to Plant in Summer”, “Bulbs to Plant in Spring”, “Bulbs to Plant in the Greenhouse”, “Bulbs in Pots and Bowls of Fibre”, “Treatment of Bulbs after Flowering”, “Bulbs for Naturalizing”, “Insect Pests and Diseases of Bulbs”, etc. This volume is highly recommended for those with an interest in growing bulbs and it would make for a handy addition to gardening collections. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on the history of gardening.