The Arnott, Samuel 1852-1930 creator Roberts, Harry 1871-1946 text utu 2014 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Book of Bulbs" by Samuel Arnott is a practical gardening guide written in the late 19th century. This handbook offers an in-depth exploration of various bulbous and tuberous plants, emphasizing their cultivation, arrangement, and the aesthetic they bring to gardens. It aims to assist both novice and experienced gardeners in understanding the value of bulbs and how to effectively incorporate them into their gardening practices. At the start of the work, the author, along with the editor, outlines the significance of bulbous plants, particularly their early blooming characteristics that contribute to garden beauty during spring. The opening chapters introduce practical advice for managing bulbs, such as planting in grass, creating visually appealing arrangements, and considerations for bulb care and common diseases. Additionally, it touches upon the advantages of including these plants in borders, emphasizing the harmony of their colors in relation to other flowering plants and their appeal as cut flowers for decoration. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2014-02-08 Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified Bulbs (Plants) SB Original publication data not identified 02017454 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44843 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44843 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134029.0 44843