"The American Flower Garden" is a wonderful guide to gardening written by Mrs. Doubleday and first published in 1909. Mrs. Doubleday (1865-1918) was a United States scientific historian and nature writer who wrote books on gardening and birds using the pen name Neltje Blanchan. Her work is known for its synthesis of scientific interest with poetic phrasing. Other notable works by this author include: "Bird Neighbors" (1897), "Nature's Garden" (1900), and "Birds Every Child Should Know" (1907). Wonderfully written and profusely illustrated, this classic handbook contains a wealth of timeless information and expert tip for the gardener or horticulturist. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on the history of gardening.
