Alpine Flowers for English Gardens
London: John Murray, 18700. 8vo. 195 x 123 mm. (7 3/4 x 4 3/3 inches). xvii, 392 pp., plus 32 pp. ads dated November 1869. Illustrated throughout with wood engravings both as individual plates and in the text. Original decorated blue cloth, gilt design on front board and spine; a bit soiled but very good copy.
First edition. Very good copy of Robinson's study of the culture of Alpine plants and their application to the country gardens of Great Britain. Included is a short history of the Alps and numerous illustrations depicting the topography and flora and fauna of the alpine region. Many of the varieties that Robinson lists are fully described with information about the care and propagation of alpine species. (279). Item #279
Price: $135.00