This is volume II of “The Modern Flower Garden” series, dealing with herbaceous plants and their use in borders. Herbaceous plants are annual, biennial, or perennial plants that have no persistent woody stem above ground and die completely at the end of the growing season or when they have flowered and fruited. Including helpful photographs and simple, step-by-step instructions, this fantastic guide will be of considerable gardeners with an interest in herbs. Contents include: “First Considerations”, “Position and Aspect”, “Background”, “Size, Proportions and Shape”, “Edges for Borders”, “Preparing the Border”, “Planning and Arrangement”, “The General Border”, “Colour Schemes”, “A Border of Mixed Colours”, “Practical Hints on Planning”, etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on the history of gardening.

This is volume V of “The Modern Flower Garden” series, dealing with the Iris. Irises are perennial flowering plants with showy flowers that take their name from the Greek word for a rainbow. This volume contains a classic guide to growing these beautiful flowers, including all the information a Gardner needs to know relating plating, propagating, different varieties, common problems, and much more. Highly recommended for inclusion in gardening collections. Contents include: “The Genus and its Species”, “The Bearded Irises”, “The Apogon Section”, “Oncocylus, Regelia, Regelio-Cyclus, Pogo-Ctclus and other Irises”, “Diseases”, “Raising Seedlings, etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on the history of gardening.

"God almighty first planted a garden: and, indeed, it is the purest of human pleasures." --Sir Francis Bacon National surveys show that gardening has become the most popular, least exclusive hobby nationwide. From the balconies of Manhattan to the patios of Malibu to the backyards of Chicago, anybody with a few square feet of earth is doing their best to make their little corner of the world more gracious and beautiful. And the best thing is, you really don't have to be born with a green thumb to give life to a glorious garden. Anybody can do it with a little coaching. Which is where Gardening All-in-One For Dummies comes in. Puzzled by pruning? Baffled by bulbs? Can't tell a hosta from a hyacinth? Don’t worry! This all-in-one reference delivers the know-how you need to transform your little patch of the outdoors into a blooming paradise. Drawing upon the expertise of the National Gardening Association, it gets you up to speed on: Basic gardening skills—from understanding your microclimate to using gardening tools to managing pests and common plant diseases How to design, plan and build a garden landscape that reflects your unique sense of style Selecting, planting and maintaining stunning roses Building a raised bed for your perennials and making them bloom in any climate Choose, grow and maintain annuals From amaryllis to spider dahlias to wood tulips—coaxing beauty from homely bulbs Enjoying nature’s bounty by growing you own vegetables and herbs A veritable encyclopedia of gardening, this Gardening All-in-One For Dummies is an indispensable resource for novices and experienced gardeners alike. It brings together between the covers of a single volume seven great books covering: Gardening Basics Garden Design Roses Perennials Annuals Bulbs Vegetables and Herbs Your one-step guide to a beautiful garden, Gardening All-in-One For Dummies shows you how to experience the “purest of human pleasures” in your own backyard.

Established in 1911, The Rotarian is the official magazine of Rotary International and is circulated worldwide. Each issue contains feature articles, columns, and departments about, or of interest to, Rotarians. Seventeen Nobel Prize winners and 19 Pulitzer Prize winners – from Mahatma Ghandi to Kurt Vonnegut Jr. – have written for the magazine.