Books in the Gardening in America series

Englishman Frederick William Burbidge (1847-1905) was a legendary and intrepid collector of tropical orchids, traveling in Borneo, Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei, Australia, and the Fiji Islands in search of specimens. His experience trying to cultivate these tropical plants in more temperate regions led him to publish "Cool Orchids" in 1874, which focused on successful orchid growing in cooler climates. Burbidge, who worked for Victorian orchid distributor James Veitch and Sons, was named Curator of the Trinity College Botanic Gardens at Dublin, Ireland in 1879. More than 20 black-and-white illustrations accompany the text.

This 1911 work, written by three British expert cultivators of the carnation, includes a "Calendar of Operations," a month-by-month description of plants in four varieties: Border Carnations and Picotees; Malmaison Varieties; Perpetual-flowering Varieties; and Pinks. The book includes eight black-and-white plates of carnations.

Renowned American historian and leading horticulturalist Francis Parkman (1823-1893), briefly a Professor of Horticulture at Harvard University and President of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, wrote "The Book of Roses" specifically for American rose enthusiasts. The book contains information on the culture, training and propagation of roses, as well as descriptions of rose families, groups, and best varieties. According to Parkman biographer Howard Doughty, "[Parkman] was among the foremost of American rose-growers. He is said to have had at one time over a thousand varieties in his garden, and "The Book of Roses," which he published in 1866, was for many years a standard manual of the subject." Beautiful black-and-white illustrations accompany the text.

Jacob Biggle's 1912 work seeks to provide practical guidance for the successful cultivation of vegetables, fruits, and flowers, whether for pleasure or profit.

In this 1905 text, author Charles Hooper aims to help American homeowners and builders to create their dream homes and gardens with a minimum of mistakes.

Samuel Maynard offers a practical guide for fruit growers seeking to make a profitable business by growing the best fruit for the lowest possible cost.

Created by the National Rose Society (England), this 1905 handbook is a concise, practical guide to the art and science of pruning roses.

John Roger's 1843 work is designed to provide amateur and inexperienced gardeners with the information and tools necessary for the profitable management of their gardens.

George Weldon, in conjunction with the California State Commission of Horticulture, created this 1914 work to aid in the successful commercial cultivation of apples within the state.

Ella Freeman's 1922 book provides practical information on laying out a new vegetable garden or preparing an established one, as well as information on tools, insects, harvesting, and the characteristics of particular vegetables to be grown, including corn, beans, potatoes, squashes, and tomatoes.

George Hood's 1921 work is a basic primer on all aspects of horticulture for the novice gardener.

Thomas Haynes offers a detailed guide to the culture and management of strawberries, raspberries, and gooseberries.

Charles Ilot's 1901 work provides information on the cultivation of asparagus and related vegetables, as well as chapters on the history, decorative uses, and cookery of these vegetables.

John Dick's 1917 work is a comprehensive source of information to aid the amateur gardener.

Thomas Fesseden's 1847 work is a how-to guide for the gentleman gardener pursuing both spiritual and material profit.

George Oliver's 1909 work is a practical guide to the culture of flowering and ornamental plants for both the professional and the home grower.

This useful source was written in 1897 to provide information on the cultivation of nuts in the United States for market at a time when the commercial growing of nut-products was in its infancy in this country.

Robert Buist is credited with introducing the poinsettia to the United States. This 1845 guide, the third edition of the work, is a vast and comprehensive reference for all aspects of flower gardening in America.

John Thomas's 1846 volume aims to aid fruit culturists in northern states with the management of their plants in both orchard and garden.

In this 1899 work, prolific gardening author Liberty Bailey provides gardeners with practical information on planting and garden management, as well as solutions to such typical gardening problems as insects, plant diseases, and the storage of fruits and vegetables.

Part of the "When Mother Lets Us..." series, Frances Duncan's 1909 work provides clear and simple instructions designed to help young people develop their own gardens.

The fruits and fruit trees of America are described in Andrew Downing's 1847 comprehensive guide.

Emanuel Bonavia's late-19th-century work provides comprehensive information on the variety of citrus fruits grown in India and Ceylon (now Sri Lanka).

Hugh Findlay's 1918 work outlines for the home gardener the fundamental principles involved in growing a few select varieties of vegetables and choice fruits.

This 1879 work by Alexander Wallace is a detailed guide to the history and culture of the lily.

Fearing Burr Jr.'s 1865 book is designed to help gardeners choose what varieties they wish to plant, rather than being a guide to cultivation. The work provides descriptions of a vast variety of vegetables grown in the United States, with reference to their size, form, color, quality, productiveness, season, and hardiness.

This specialized book is a good source of information on propagating this highly perfumed fruit, which is often used to make jams, jellies, or pastes to accompany apples and cheeses.

Andrew Young's work from 1918 is a concise yet comprehensive, source of advice on growing potatoes. Intended particularly for growers in California, the work will also be useful to growers in other parts of the country.

Henry Ellwanger's 1892 work provides readers with accurate descriptions of commonly grown rose varieties as well as information on their propagation and care.