Maxwell, Herbert.

Scottish Gardens. Being A Representative Selection of Different Types, Old and New. Illustrated by Mary G. W. Wilson.

London, Edward Arnold, 1908. Large-Octavo. X, 251 pages. With 32 full-page plates in colour with their original tissue-guards. Original, illustrated Hardcover with illustrated hinge and frontcover. Hinge starts to slightly separate. Otherwise in very good condition with only minor signs of wear. Upper hinge with minor signs of stronger rubbing. This beautiful example of this collectible book internally in very fresh and clean condition.

Includes the Garden of Ardgowan, Whitehouse, Monreith, Gartincaber, Princess Street (Edinburgh), Baberton, Pollok, Stonefield, Castle Kennedy, The Hirsel, South Bantaskine, Colinton House, Malleny, Corrour, Kellie Castle (Fife), Auchencruive, Barskimming, Cawdor Castle, Manse of Fyvie, Sunderland Hall, Balcaskie, Balcarres, Carnock, Kelburne Castle, Culzean, Leckie, Dalzell Castle, Barncluith, Dunrobin, Stobhall, Raeden House, Cocker’s Nursery, Smeaton-Hepburn /
Appendix A – Species of Rhododendron Suitable to the Climate of the West of Scotland
Appendix B – Other Shrubs which have proved Hardy in Scotland
Appendix C – Decorative Shrubs, Herbs and Bulbs

• Keywords: Botanik · Botany · Botany – Rare · Garden Design – Collection · Garden Design – Rare · Library & Collection Building · Scottish History
• Language: English
• Inventory Number: 26783AB