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THE AMATEUR'S FLOWER GARDEN 
a practical ©nitre to tije fHaimgriuent of tTjc ©artrrtt antr tfje 
©ultibatton of popular jflolbcrs. 
By SHIRLEY HIBBERD, F.R.H.S., 
Author of “ Rustic Adornments for Homes of Taste,” “The Rose Book,” “ Profitable 
Gardening,” “ The Fein Garden,” “Field Flowers,” “The Town Garden,” etc., etc. 
CONTENTS: 
Chap. I. Forming the Flower Garden. 
,, II. The Parterre. 
,, III. The Bedding Sj^stem, and the 
Plants required for it. 
,, IY. Cultivation of Bedding-Plants. 
,, Y. A Selection of Bedding Plants. 
., YI. Hardy Border Flowers. 
„ VII, A Selection of Hardy Iiei*- 
baceous Plants. 
,,VIII. Tender Border Flowers. 
,, IX. HardyAnnualsand Biennials. 
„ X. The Bose Garden. 
,, XI. The American Garden. 
Chap. XII. The Subtropical Garden. 
,, XIII. The Perpetual Flower 
Garden. 
,, XIV. The Rockery and Alpine 
Garden. 
,, XY. Flowers for Winter Bou- 
quets. 
,, XYI. The Making and Manage- 
ment of the Lawn. 
,, XVII. Garden Vermin. 
,, XVIII. Additional Selection. 
,, XIX. Reminders of Monthly 
Work. 
The following Critical Notices have appeared of this Boole. 
“ It is practical throughout ; the book will be useful and. acceptable.” — Gardeners' 
Chronicle. 
“ For any one with tastes and opportunities for gardening, it may be recommended 
as of more enduring value than books of greater interest for the superficial reader.” — 
Staridard. 
“ An elegant and charmingly illustrated volume. It is intended for those who possess 
what may be called ■ homely’ gardens as distinguished from great and grand gardens ; 
and it is wonderful to find under the author’s guidance how much may be made of evei 
so small a piece of garden ground.”— Leeds Mercury. 
“ Ladies fond of gardening will find an immense amount of useful information in this 
handy and reliable work.” — Treasury of Literature. 
“ No amateur should be without a copy. In fact he had better have two ; one for 
use, and one for the drawing-room table.”- — Fun. 
“’No amateur can be at a loss, whatever exigency may arise, with Mr. Hibberd’s book 
at hand.” -Scotsman. 
“ We have here one of the most useful works to the amateur that has ever been 
published.” — Sunday Times. 
“ ‘The Amateur’s Flower Garden’ will be hailed with delight by the multitude* 
who find intense delight in their flower gardens. The beautiful illustrations enhance 
immensely the value of the book.”— John Bull. 
“ A first-rate present for all who, of any age or either sex, take pleasure in garden- 
ing.” — Daily Neivs. 
“ A charming gift-book for a lady, full of sound practical information, and liberally 
illustrated with beautifully coloured plates.” — Lady’s Own Paper. 
GROOMBRLDGE & SONS, 5, Paternoster Row, London. 
