Martin Doyle and Leonard Gale's 1835 text lays out for the home gardener a month-by-month guide to the tasks associated with the culture of flowers.

"This 1915 work by Louise Shelton provides the experienced gardener with a comprehensive scheme for continuous bloom, as well as abbreviated plans for those gardeners who would specialize in spring and autumn flower displays."

John Kirkegaard's 1912 volume is a practical handbook on many types of large and small plants for both the amateur gardener and the busy garden designer.

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"Ida Bennett's 1909 primer is aimed at the amateur gardener, covering all aspects of the growing of flowers including window boxes, rose beds, houseplants, and winter protection."

Thomas Hogg's 1839 work provides both experienced and amateur gardeners with advice on the choice of good flowers and their proper cultivation.

"This 1904 volume by R. Brotherston and Martin Smith is a practical guide to the history, cultivation, and care of carnations."

This 1879 work by Alexander Wallace is a detailed guide to the history and culture of the lily.

Leonard Barron's 1905 book is a complete guide to growing roses in both outdoor and greenhouse environments.

"Jacob Biggle's 1912 work seeks to provide practical guidance for the successful cultivation of vegetables, fruits, and flowers, whether for pleasure or profit."

William Goldring's 1905 work is a complete guide to the history and cultivation of the lily.

Charles Ward's 1903 work is a complete reference on the culture of the American carnation.

"Peter Henderson's 1892 comprehensive guide covers the growing of all manner of florist-quality plants, for both amateur and professional gardeners, and includes advice on how to become a florist."

"Through a study of the experiences of three different farms, Charles Barnard's 1869 work shows how the reader can successfully garden for money."

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"Both amateur and professional growers will appreciate this comprehensive source of information on the history, propagation, marketing, and exhibition of chrysanthemums."

"This 1920 work written by the Rev. Joseph Pemberton, then vice president of England's National Rose Society, is a thorough source of information on both wild and cultivated roses."

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Lewis Castle's 1886 work offers a concise history of the orchid coupled with simple directions for cultivation.

John Weathers's 1911 work is detailed discussion of bulbous plants from all over the world.

George Oliver's 1909 work is a practical guide to the culture of flowering and ornamental plants for both the professional and the home grower.

"This 1905 volume edited by Ernest Cook gathers advice from the foremost authorities on carnations, picotees, and pinks to provide the gardener with the best cultivation information."

"Robert Halliday's 1880 work is a hands-on guide to the culture of the Camellia japonica, the flower that became the state flower of Alabama and a favorite of Elizabeth, the Queen Mother (England), and Coco Chanel."

This highly regarded 1901 work by Levi Lamborn is considered to be an authoritative source of information on the history and culture of the American carnation.