"The New Book of Gardening" is a comprehensive guide to gardening covering all aspects of the subject from what a garden is, to seasonal considerations, weather, fertilising, and much more. Contents include: "The Beginning of Things", "The Marriage of the Flowers", "How Plants Feed and Grow", "The Mystery of the Leaves", "Beasts of Prey of the Plant World", "How Plants Fight, Feel, and Think", "The Purpose of the Flower", etc. This vintage book contains a wealth of timeless information and is not to be missed by the discerning gardener. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in a modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on the history of gardening.