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LoC No.: 15005870

Title: A-B-C of Gardening

Alternate Title: ABC of Gardening

Series Title: Harper's A-B-C series

Note: Reading ease score: 75.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Giovanni Fini and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)

Summary: "A-B-C of Gardening" by Eben E. Rexford is an instructional gardening guide written in the early 20th century. This practical work offers readers foundational knowledge on various aspects of gardening, from preparing soil and sowing seeds to maintaining a flourishing garden throughout different seasons. The book likely caters to amateur gardeners or those looking to enhance their gardening skills, making it an accessible resource for beginners. The opening portion of the book provides a comprehensive introduction to the essential steps involved in creating a garden. It emphasizes the importance of soil preparation, including spading, pulverizing, and enriching the soil with fertilizers tailored to the gardener's specific conditions. Rexford advises on the best practices for sowing seeds and the necessity of diligent weeding to promote healthy plant growth. He also provides practical advice on maintaining garden equipment and stresses the importance of patience and thoroughness in gardening to achieve desired results. Overall, this opening sets the stage for a detailed exploration of gardening fundamentals that the author promises to unfold in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Rexford, Eben E. (Eben Eugene), 1848-1916

EBook No.: 45946

Published: Jun 12, 2014

Downloads: 87

Language: English

Subject: Gardening

LoCC: Agriculture: Plant culture

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 15005870

Title: A-B-C of Gardening

Alternate Title: ABC of Gardening

Series Title: Harper's A-B-C series

Note: Reading ease score: 75.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Giovanni Fini and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)

Summary: "A-B-C of Gardening" by Eben E. Rexford is an instructional gardening guide written in the early 20th century. This practical work offers readers foundational knowledge on various aspects of gardening, from preparing soil and sowing seeds to maintaining a flourishing garden throughout different seasons. The book likely caters to amateur gardeners or those looking to enhance their gardening skills, making it an accessible resource for beginners. The opening portion of the book provides a comprehensive introduction to the essential steps involved in creating a garden. It emphasizes the importance of soil preparation, including spading, pulverizing, and enriching the soil with fertilizers tailored to the gardener's specific conditions. Rexford advises on the best practices for sowing seeds and the necessity of diligent weeding to promote healthy plant growth. He also provides practical advice on maintaining garden equipment and stresses the importance of patience and thoroughness in gardening to achieve desired results. Overall, this opening sets the stage for a detailed exploration of gardening fundamentals that the author promises to unfold in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Rexford, Eben E. (Eben Eugene), 1848-1916

EBook No.: 45946

Published: Jun 12, 2014

Downloads: 87

Language: English

Subject: Gardening

LoCC: Agriculture: Plant culture

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.