The Subtropical Garden; or, beauty of form in the flower garden. by W. Robinson
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| Author | Robinson, W. (William), 1838-1935 |
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| Title | The Subtropical Garden; or, beauty of form in the flower garden. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 71.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The Subtropical Garden; or, Beauty of Form in the Flower Garden" by W. Robinson is a gardening guide focused on cultivating subtropical plants, written in the late 19th century. The text promotes the aesthetic value of incorporating larger-leaved and architecturally interesting plants alongside traditional flowering plants, challenging the trend of using color alone in gardens. Robinson emphasizes the importance of thoughtful selection, arrangement, and the beauty found in form, ultimately aiming to enhance the overall appeal of flower gardens through diversity and a connection to nature. At the start of the guide, Robinson lays out the philosophy behind subtropical gardening, highlighting the importance of variety, grace, and the harmonious combination of different plant types. He mentions the limitations of traditional gardening approaches and critiques the common practice of planting in large, monotonous masses. Instead, he advocates for thoughtful design that considers the natural relationships between plants and the stunning effects that can arise from careful selection and placement. Robinson's introduction also underscores that even gardeners in cooler climates can achieve beautiful results by utilizing hardy plants, demonstrating that subtropical gardening is accessible to a broad audience. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | SB: Agriculture: Plant culture |
| Subject | Gardening |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 50243 |
| Release Date | Oct 17, 2015 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 25, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 79 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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