<div><p>Whether an urban gardener growing fresh herbs on a fire escape or a country gardener planting fields of flowers, this antique illustrated collection of garden poems, forgotten plants, perfumes and potpourri, garden proverbs, and practical advice will bring a smile from first frost to final harvest. <I>Downton Abbey</I> meets <I>Green Acres</I> in this perfect gift for armchair gardeners and professional horticulturists alike.</p><p>During his lifetime, editor <B>E. H. M. Cox</B> traveled the world searching for rare plants. An expert in his field, he published numerous books including <I>Plant Hunting in China</I> and <I>Modern Shrubs</I>. He was a resident of Scotland.</p></DIV>