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Chicago.: J. G. Ferguson., 1941. Hard cover. Very good. No dust jacket.. 1 Green pebbled cloth over boards; yellow title box, plant outlines. 160 p. 26 cm. Pen&Ink Illustrations in detail. Emphasis on the complete lawn and landscaping with ornamental plants, trees (including fruit). The book's era includes chemicals for fertilizers and pest control. 21st century info can be sought toward more organic solutions. Subjects of interest not usually found in gardening books, in addition to the wonderful illustrations: propagating, planting and pruning, vines, roses, bulbs and borders, rock garden, window boxes, how to attract birds, year-round schedule.