Flora Historica V2: Or The Three Seasons Of The British Parterre Historically, Historically And Botanically Treated (1829)

By Henry Phillips

Book Overview

Flora Historica V2: Or The Three Seasons Of The British Parterre Historically, Historically And Botanically Treated (1829) is a book written by Henry Phillips. The book is a comprehensive guide to the history and botany of the British parterre, a type of formal garden design that was popular in the 18th and 19th centuries. The book is divided into three sections, each of which focuses on a different season of the parterre. The first section of the book covers the spring season, and includes detailed descriptions of the various flowers and plants that were commonly used in parterres during this time of year. The second section covers the summer season, and includes information on the different types of plants and flowers that were used to create colorful and vibrant parterres during this time of year. The final section of the book covers the autumn season, and includes information on the plants and flowers that were used to create parterres that were both beautiful and functional during this time of year.Throughout the book, Phillips provides detailed information on the history of the parterre, including its origins and evolution over time. He also includes information on the different styles of parterre design that were popular during different periods of history, as well as the various techniques that were used to create these gardens.Overall, Flora Historica V2: Or The Three Seasons Of The British Parterre Historically, Historically And Botanically Treated (1829) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and botany of the British parterre. The book is well-written and informative, and includes a wealth of information on the different plants, flowers, and design techniques that were used to create these beautiful gardens.With Observations On Planting. In Two Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120620589
• ISBN13: 9781120620583
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 434 Pages
• Weight: 1.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"