Product Description
by Roger Chambers (Introduction by), Fls Hs Joseph Paxton (Author)
This special re-print edition of the Joseph Paxton's book "A Practical Treatise on the Culture of the Dahlia" is a short guide to growing dahlias. Written in 1903, this booklet provides time proven methods on growing dahlias for their beauty in the garden or for cut flowers. Included are not only the basics of their needs, but insights into how new varieties are created, as well as how to propagate them. A fascinating and informative look at the dahlia that will benefit not only the beginning gardener, but also the expert dahlia enthusiast. Note: This edition is a perfect facsimile of the original edition and is not set in a modern typeface. As a result, some type characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections or minor shadows in the page background.
