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The Flower-Fields of Alpine Switzerland: An Appreciation and a Plea

Chapter 20: Transcriber's Note:
By G. Flemwell
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A lyrical yet practical survey of high-mountain spring and summer meadows combines vivid field descriptions and twenty-six watercolor plates with horticultural advice; it traces seasonal blooms from May through July and the autumn crocus, examines species such as gentians, primulas and rhododendrons, and reflects on colour, weather, and visual effect. The second part advocates recreating alpine-style fields in English gardens, offering ways and means to cultivate masses of mountain plants without excessive rockwork, and concludes with suggestions for planting, grouping, and maintaining naturalistic flower expanses.

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HAZELL, WATSON AND VINEY, LD.,
LONDON AND AYLESBURY.

Transcriber's Note:

  • The original spelling, hyphenation, and punctuation have been retained, with the exception of apparent typographical errors which have been corrected.
  • Word combinations that appeared with and without hyphens were changed to the predominant form if it could be determined.
  • Ambiguous hyphens at the ends of lines were retained.
  • Mid-paragraph illustrations have been moved between paragraphs and some illustrations have been moved closer to the text that references them. The List of Illustrations paginations were changed accordingly.
  • Other corrections:
    • Page 16: Ansel changed to Ancel (‘the Pas d’Encel.”)
    • Page 129: prom e changed to promise (“showing promise of a fiery autumn.”)