In the original dustsheet. Green cloth binding with gilt title on the spine.

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Just as the sense of smell is one of nature’s most precious gifts, so the fragrance of flowers provides one of life’s greatest pleasures. This work shows how a garden of any size from a window sill to several wooded acres can be transformed into a paradise of sweet perfumes and heady aromas. Drawing on her own expertise, Rosemary Verey explains which plants to use and where and how to bring their fragrance into the house using recipes and ideas from her extensive collection of antique gardening manuscripts. The book mentions over 1100 plants, and detailed planting schemes and garden design diagrams show how to make the most of the hundred of scented plants and shrubs described.

Review: This book, while particularly short on colour photos and published back in 1981, presents a wealth of information on the history of the fragrant garden. If you can do without the usual glossy graphics, it could prove a valuable addition to your bookshelf. For the fragrant plant enthusiast or the keen beginner, it’s an excellent read and most absorbing.