Banks, Elizabeth / Harpur, Jerry (photographer).

Creating Period Gardens.

Oxford, Phaidon, 1991. 24 cm x 27 cm. 240 pages. Original hardcover with original dustjacket in protective Mylar. Excellent condition with only very minor signs of external wear.

Includes the following chapters: Preface / Introduction / Gardens of Embroidery 1500-1730 / The Pleasaunce Garden / The Fantasy Garden / The Knot Garden / The Geometric Garden / Gardens of Paradise 1730-1830 / The Theatrical Garden / The Landscape Garden / The English Flower Garden / The Villa Garden / The Walled and Flower Garden / Gardens of Romance 1830-1930 / The Ornamental Garden / The Rosarie Garden / The Rock and Quarry Garden / The Wild and Woodland Garden / The Sheltered Garden / The Exotic Conservatory / Planting and Structural Techniques / Glossary / Plant List / List of Gardens.

″A guide to creating a period garden, this book covers 15 classic styles of English garden design. It features a wealth of information on the planning of beds and the selection of ornaments and plants.” (Amazon)

• Keywords: Garden Architecture · Garden Collection – Ann Geneva · Garden Design · Garden Design – Collection · Garden Design – Rare · Garden history · Gardening · Library & Collection Building
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9780714826226
• Inventory Number: 72432AB