Plants in Garden History.

Penelope Hobhouse.

An absorbing study of how newly introduced garden plants have contributed to garden design throughout history. This effect has been apparent since ancient Egypt and the author, by placing emphasis on the plants themselves, offers a rich new perspective on garden history. She covers nearly two thousand years of gardens right up to modern times. An authoritative and scholarly survey of the rich planting heritage of western gardening. Superb illustrations throughout. A large heavy book.

Pavilion Books Ltd., London, 1994.

ISBN 9781857932737

Softback. 336 pages.

SECONDHAND. Good condition.