03051cam a22003613u 4500 76005 UtSlPG 20260610134747.0 m cr n 260607r20251918utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG nl iso639-1 SB Groot, J. W. de De bloemenvelden Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2025 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2025-05-03 Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg "De bloemenvelden" by J. W. de Groot is an educational album written in the early 20th century. This work serves as an illustrated guide aimed at young readers, with a special focus on the cultivation and appreciation of flower bulbs in the region between Alkmaar and Leiden in the Netherlands, with Haarlem as its center. The text covers both practical instructions and historical background, encouraging a hands-on approach to growing and understanding ornamental plants—primarily hyacinths, tulips, and narcissi. Readers are invited to discover both the beauty and the botany of these iconic Dutch flowers, potentially inspiring them to become enthusiastic cultivators themselves. The opening of "De bloemenvelden" establishes a direct, encouraging tone from the author, who expresses his pleasure in sharing knowledge about cultivated flower bulbs and their unique position in Dutch horticulture. Beginning with a foreword, de Groot describes the purpose of the album: to supplement popular interest in nature with specific, practical information about cultivated plants rather than wild flora. He recounts childhood and educational experiences, praises local teachers, and emphasizes the traditions and expertise of the region’s growers. The narrative then provides details on the historical introduction and breeding of hyacinths in Holland, practical aspects of bulb cultivation—including soil preparation, planting schedules, and care during various seasons—and highlights early-flowering species. This is followed by a lively imagined bicycle tour through the famous Dutch bulb fields, introducing notable varieties, regional practices, and even touches of local color and humor. Overall, the beginning situates the reader as a participant in both the wonder and the work of Dutch flower growing. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: Haarlem: N.V. Haarlemsche stoomzeepfabriek "Het Klaverblad", 1918 Flowers -- Pictorial works Advertising cards -- Netherlands Flowers -- Identification Flowers -- Netherlands Het Klaverblad (Firm) -- Collectibles Wolff, H. J. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/76005 116730 116730