Publisher's Synopsis
A Peony Manual, written by Charles Simmons Harrison and originally published in 1907, is a comprehensive guide to the cultivation and care of peonies. The book covers all aspects of peony growing, including the history and classification of peonies, selecting and preparing a planting site, planting and transplanting, fertilizing and watering, disease and pest control, and propagation. Harrison also provides detailed descriptions of over 200 varieties of peonies, including their characteristics, bloom time, and cultural requirements. The book is illustrated with numerous black and white photographs and includes a glossary of terms and an index for easy reference. A Peony Manual is a valuable resource for both novice and experienced gardeners who are interested in growing and enjoying these beautiful and popular flowers.Showing How To Raise From Seed, How To Increase By Divisions, And How To Plant And Cultivate.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
