The SCENTED GARDEN
London: The Medici Society, 1931. Second Edition. Hardcover. 312 pages. 23 x 15 cm. Elizabeth David's oval bookplate at verso of front cover. Reflecting on the historical significance of scent in gardens, the author explores the cultivation and uses of fragrant plants, emphasizing their aesthetic and practical values. It includes chapters on old roses, herbs, and other scented flora, highlighting Rohde's passion for preserving traditional gardening practices. Chapters are divided by seasons with an additional chapter on making sweet bags, pot-pourri, and other recipes. The rear of the book is dedicated to plant lists: Trees, Shrubs, and Climbers - Herbaceous Plants, Annuals, Etc. - Bulbs, Rhizomes, Etc. - and Aquatics. Laid in: small torn paper with Elizabeth David's handwriting. First ten pages very lightly foxed, otherwise clean. Boards sunned at spine. Red cloth covered boards. Very good. Item #4559
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