Making A Garden Of Perennials (1912)

Making A Garden Of Perennials is a gardening book written by William Constantine Egan and originally published in 1912. The book provides a comprehensive guide to creating and maintaining a garden of perennials, which are plants that come back year after year. Egan begins by discussing the advantages of growing perennials, such as their low maintenance and the fact that they can provide color and interest throughout the year. He then offers advice on selecting the right plants for a garden, taking into account factors such as soil type, sun exposure, and climate. The book also covers topics such as planting, care and maintenance, propagation, and dealing with pests and diseases. Egan provides detailed instructions on how to prepare the soil, plant the perennials, and care for them throughout the growing season. He also offers tips on how to propagate perennials through division or cuttings, and how to deal with common pests and diseases that may affect them.Throughout the book, Egan includes beautiful illustrations and photographs of various perennials, as well as sample garden plans and designs. He also provides a list of recommended perennials for different regions and climates, making it easy for readers to choose the right plants for their own gardens.Overall, Making A Garden Of Perennials is a valuable resource for anyone interested in growing a beautiful and low-maintenance garden of perennials. With its detailed instructions and helpful illustrations, it is a timeless classic that continues to be relevant to modern gardeners.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.