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"The Amateur Garden" is a classic guide to designing, maintaining, and even profiting from a beautiful garden. It looks in detail at the different plants and flowers that can be introduced, as well as such subjects as climate consideration, soil types, seasonal expectations,... Read Full Overview

The Amateur Garden is a classic landscape gardening text by George W. Cable. A flower garden trying to be beautiful is a charming instance of something which a storyteller can otherwise only dream of. For such a garden is itself a story, one which actually and naturally occurs,... Read Full Overview

George Washington Cable (October 12, 1844 - January 31, 1925) was an American novelist notable for the realism of his portrayals of Creole life in his native New Orleans, Louisiana. He has been called "the most important southern artist working in the late 19th century, as well... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

The Amateur Garden is a gardening book written by George Washington Cable and originally published in 1914. The book is a comprehensive guide for amateur gardeners who are interested in creating and maintaining their own gardens. It covers a wide range of topics, including soil... Read Full Overview

In this 1914 work, George Washington Cable, famous for his literary representations of Creole culture in New Orleans, expounds on his own garden and what it means to him.

"The Amateur Garden" from George Washington Cable. American novelist notable for the realism of his portrayals of Creole life in his native New Orleans, Louisiana (1844-1925).