02443cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000340011324500280014726400510017530000470022633600260027333700260029933800360032550000310036150801840039252013350057653400450191165300120195665300190196865300290198770000180201670000280203485600430206248678UtSlPG20260610134123.0mcr n260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aSB1 aSilberrad, Una L.,d1872-195510aDutch Bulbs and Gardens 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2015  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2015-04-11  aProduced by Shaun Pinder and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
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Internet Archive)  a"Dutch Bulbs and Gardens" by Una L. Silberrad and Sophie Lyall is a descriptive guide exploring the floral landscapes and bulb cultivation techniques of the Netherlands, written in the early 20th century. The work focuses on the beauty and characteristics of various Dutch flowers, particularly bulbs, while providing insight into the local gardening culture and practices. The narrative seems rich with observations about the environment, the people who cultivate these flowers, and the aesthetics of the gardens themselves.  The opening of the book sets the stage for an immersive journey into the bulb gardens of Holland, beginning with the journey to reach these horticultural treasures. The text contrasts the leisurely travel along Dutch canals with the vibrant, bustling atmosphere of towns like Haarlem and Amsterdam, showcasing the industrious nature of the Dutch people. The author’s observations blend personal reflections with vivid descriptions of the landscapes, preparing the reader for a deeper exploration into the distinct types of bulbs, their cultivation methods, and the significance of gardening in Dutch culture. As the narrative unfolds, it promises to reveal not only the charms of Dutch gardens but also the rich histories and practices that surround them. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aGardens  aBulbs (Plants)  aGardening -- Netherlands1 aLyall, Sophie1 aNixon, Mima,d1861-193940uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48678