The Book of Old-Fashioned Flowers / And Other Plants Which Thrive in the Open-Air of England

A practical handbook for gardeners learning to grow hardy herbaceous, bulbous and other open‑air plants in English climates, offering seasonal guidance from spring through winter and advice for cottage and seaside plots. It covers soils, manures, seed‑sowing, layers and cuttings, rose culture, weed and pest control, and garden arrangement, stressing general principles rather than exhaustive listings. The author favors naturalistic, individual planting over rigid bedding schemes, encourages combining book knowledge with experience, and highlights a selection of well‑known old‑fashioned flowers suited to informal, healthily grown gardens.