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Exhibitions and Exhibiting - With Chapters on Staging Flowers and Exhibiting Vegetables

Arthur J. Cobb

Publisher: Palmer Press

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“Exhibitions and Exhibiting” is a complete guide to participating in flower competitions and exhibitions, including information for both competitors and judges. It aims to guide the reader through the various aspects of the subject, providing helpful tips and information coupled with clear illustrations and handy tables. This vintage book contains timeless information and will be of considerable utility to modern gardeners and those with an interest in floriculture. Contents include: “Exhibiting and Judging”, “Suggestions for Schedule Makers”, “Suggestions to Exhibitors”, “Suggestions to Judges”, “Staging Flowers”, “Roses”, “Hardy Plants”, “Recommended Pointing Values for Hardy Flowers”, “Annuals”, “Sweat Peas”, “Chrysanthemums”, “Delphiniums”, “Exhibiting Fruit”, “Exhibiting Vegetables”, etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on the history of gardening.

Available since: 08/26/2016.

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