Vintage 1960s Gardening Book - Shrubs in Colour - AGL Hellyer - 1966 Edition
Vintage 1960s Gardening Book - Shrubs in Colour - AGL Hellyer - 1966 Edition
Vintage 1960s Gardening Book - Shrubs in Colour - AGL Hellyer - 1966 Edition
Vintage 1960s Gardening Book - Shrubs in Colour - AGL Hellyer - 1966 Edition
Vintage 1960s Gardening Book - Shrubs in Colour - AGL Hellyer - 1966 Edition
Vintage 1960s Gardening Book - Shrubs in Colour - AGL Hellyer - 1966 Edition
Vintage 1960s Gardening Book - Shrubs in Colour - AGL Hellyer - 1966 Edition
Vintage 1960s Gardening Book - Shrubs in Colour - AGL Hellyer - 1966 Edition
Vintage 1960s Gardening Book - Shrubs in Colour - AGL Hellyer - 1966 Edition
Vintage 1960s Gardening Book - Shrubs in Colour - AGL Hellyer - 1966 Edition
Vintage 1960s Gardening Book - Shrubs in Colour - AGL Hellyer - 1966 Edition
Vintage 1960s Gardening Book - Shrubs in Colour - AGL Hellyer - 1966 Edition
Vintage 1960s Gardening Book - Shrubs in Colour - AGL Hellyer - 1966 Edition
Vintage 1960s Gardening Book - Shrubs in Colour - AGL Hellyer - 1966 Edition
Vintage 1960s Gardening Book - Shrubs in Colour - AGL Hellyer - 1966 Edition
Vintage 1960s Gardening Book - Shrubs in Colour - AGL Hellyer - 1966 Edition

Vintage 1960s Gardening Book - Shrubs in Colour - AGL Hellyer - 1966 Edition

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To such an extent does nature delight and abound... Leonardo da Vinci

{HISTORY}

Written by British horticulturist, Arthur George Lee Hellyer, Shrubs in Colour was first published in 1965 in England. Part of a companion series which included Flowers in Colour and Garden Plants in Colour, this encyclopedia style gardening book was intended for all experience levels making it ideal for home gardening enthusiasts.  Covering over 250 shrubs, along with helpful gardening information, it contains beautifully rendered illustrations by award-winning botanical artist Cynthia Newsome-Taylor and line drawings by G. R. Kingbourn.

Colorful, creative and helpful, this is a pretty addition to any kitchen gardener's library. Within these pages, you'll read about familiar favorites like Rosemary, Lavender, Hardy Orange, St. John's Wort and Witch Hazel along with more exotic varieties that carry fun names like Lobster Claw, Butcher's Broom, Sweet Pepperbush, Pea Tree and Dutch Honeysuckle. Both dreamy and practical, A.G.L. provides detailed information throughout, describing the best growing environments, height restrictions, light requirements and seasonal transitions of each shrub. Fun to peruse at random or study meticulously, it is a delightful collection of both vintage garden art and knowledgeable information from experts that help beautify the world with paint brush and shovel.  

{SPECIAL FEATURES}

- 1966 edition, First American Printing

- 128 pages

- Encyclopedia style format organized alphabetically  

- Illustrated throughout by Cynthia Newsome-Taylor and G.R. Kingbourn

{CONDITION}

In lovely vintage condition. The dust jacket bears staining on the inside back cover portion and the interior of the back cover board contains a small amount of foxing (please see photos). The front dust jacket has been repaired with a small amount of tape in the top left corner, which is barely noticeable. The interior pages are very clean and bright. The spine is tight.

{SIZE} 

Measures 8.25" inches (width) x 11" inches (length) x .75"inches (thickness)

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Vintage 1960s Gardening Book - Shrubs in Colour - AGL Hellyer - 1966 Edition
Vintage 1960s Gardening Book - Shrubs in Colour - AGL Hellyer - 1966 Edition
Vintage 1960s Gardening Book - Shrubs in Colour - AGL Hellyer - 1966 Edition
Vintage 1960s Gardening Book - Shrubs in Colour - AGL Hellyer - 1966 Edition
Vintage 1960s Gardening Book - Shrubs in Colour - AGL Hellyer - 1966 Edition
Vintage 1960s Gardening Book - Shrubs in Colour - AGL Hellyer - 1966 Edition
Vintage 1960s Gardening Book - Shrubs in Colour - AGL Hellyer - 1966 Edition
Vintage 1960s Gardening Book - Shrubs in Colour - AGL Hellyer - 1966 Edition
Vintage 1960s Gardening Book - Shrubs in Colour - AGL Hellyer - 1966 Edition
Vintage 1960s Gardening Book - Shrubs in Colour - AGL Hellyer - 1966 Edition
Vintage 1960s Gardening Book - Shrubs in Colour - AGL Hellyer - 1966 Edition
Vintage 1960s Gardening Book - Shrubs in Colour - AGL Hellyer - 1966 Edition
Vintage 1960s Gardening Book - Shrubs in Colour - AGL Hellyer - 1966 Edition
Vintage 1960s Gardening Book - Shrubs in Colour - AGL Hellyer - 1966 Edition