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Shirley Hibberd
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high…
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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the "public…
James Shirley Hibberd (1825-90) was a journalist and horticultural writer who was much respected for his botanical research. This book, first published in 1856, is a charming guide to decorating…
James Shirley Hibberd (1825-90) was a journalist and writer on gardening, whose popular works had great influence on middle-class taste. This 1869 book on ferns was particularly successful; Hibberd also…
James Shirley Hibberd (1825-90) was a journalist and writer on gardening, whose popular works had great influence on middle-class taste. This 1864 book on roses was particularly successful; Hibberd also…
First published in 1871, this is a ‘handy guide’ to amateur gardening written by Shirley Hibberd (1825-90), a highly influential Victorian expert. Of enduring interest to enthusiasts and horticulturalists, the…
A handy early guide to the formation and management of the kitchen garden and the cultivation of useful fruit and vegetables. This fascinating work is thoroughly recommended for inclusion on…
Reprint of the original, first published in 1859.
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Reprint of the original, first published in 1875.
Reprint of the original, first published in 1862.
Reprint of the original, first published in 1872. The publishing house Anatiposi publishes historical books as reprints. Due to their age, these books may have missing pages or inferior quality…
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the…
The amateur’s kitchen garden, frame-ground and forcing pit is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1877. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such…
Reprint of the original, first published in 1856.
This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing’s Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because…
A Handy Guide To The Construction And Management Of Plant Houses, And The Selection, Cultivation, And Improvement Of Ornamental Greenhouse And Conservatory Plants.
This book is a comprehensive guide to starting and maintaining an aquarium or water cabinet. Written by Shirley Hibberd, a pioneering naturalist and author, the book provides practical instructions on…
This scarce antiquarian book is included in our special Legacy Reprint Series. In the interest of creating a more extensive selection of rare historical book reprints, we have chosen to…
New and rare beautiful-leaved plants containing illustrations and descriptions of the most ornamental-foliaged plants not hitherto noticed in any work on the subject. This book, New and rare beautiful-leaved plants…
The amateur’s greenhouse and conservatory a handy guide to the construction and management of planthouses, and the selection, cultivation, and improvement of ornamental greenhouse and conservatory plants. This book, The…
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the public…
Reprint of the original, first published in 1871.
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The Book of the Aquarium and Water Cabinet; or Practical Instructions on the Formation, Stocking, and Mangement, in all Seasons, of Collections of Fresh Water and Marine Life…
The Fern Garden: How to Make, Keep, and Enjoy it - Or, Fern Culture Made Easy is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1894. Hansebooks is editor…
The Amateur’S Greenhouse And Conservatory: A Handy Guide To The Construction And Management Of Planthouses, And The Selection, Cultivation, And Improvement Of Ornamental Greenhouse And Conservatory Plants has been considered…
