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100 1 _aWoodward, George E.
_q(George Evertson),
_d1829-1905
245 1 0 _aWoodward's Graperies and Horticultural Buildings
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2008-05-07
508 _aProduced by Juliet Sutherland, Janet Blenkinship and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"Woodward's Graperies and Horticultural Buildings" by Geo. E. & F. W. Woodward is a detailed guide on horticultural architecture written in the mid-19th century. This work focuses on the construction and design of specialized structures for growing grapes and other horticultural pursuits, reflecting an increasing interest in gardening and architecture during that period. The book offers practical advice rooted in the authors' extensive professional experience aimed at making grape cultivation more accessible and productive for enthusiasts and gardeners. At the start of the book, the authors introduce the concept of graperies and their significance, emphasizing the success and rising popularity of grape cultivation under glass structures. They discuss the recent history of grape-growing in the United States and outline the key elements such as ideal positioning for the houses, types of materials used, and various heating methods to ensure optimal plant growth. Furthermore, they shed light on the aesthetic and practical aspects of horticultural buildings, providing a prelude to the designs and plans detailed in the subsequent chapters. Overall, the opening sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of both the artistry and science behind horticultural architecture. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aGreenhouses
653 _aViticulture
700 1 _aWoodward, F. W.
_q(Francis W.)
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25373
999 _c66374
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