| I an interested in learing which varities of plants, mostly ornamental, would have been grown in the 1860-1890's. Names of reference books would probably be most helpful to me. |
| Here are a few books to get you started: Heirloom Flowers : Vintage Flowers for Modern Gardens by Tovah Martin, David Cavagnaro Fifty Easy Old-Fashioned Flowers, by Anne M. Zeman Fifty Easy Old-Fashioned Roses, Climbers, and Vines, by Anne M. Zeman The following are out of print, but may be available through libraries: The Heirloom Garden : Selecting and Growing over 300 Old-Fashioned Ornamentals, by Jo Ann Gardner Perennials : Enduring Classics for the Contemporary Garden (Antique Flowers) by Rob Proctor, Rob Gray (Photographer) Gardening encyclopedias, such as the New York Botanical Garden Encyclopedia of Horticulture, are also useful for historical information. Enjoy! |
