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THE OBSERVER'S BOOK OF HERBS

Written by Mary Page
Illustrated by Norman Barber
Published by Frederick Warne & Co Ltd. in 1980
ISBN: 072321610X

THE OBSERVER'S BOOK OF HERBS
Written by Mary Page. Illustrated by Norman Barber.
Stock no. 1330522
1st. 1980. Hardback. Very good condition.

Observer Series No. 85. Laminate Boards. With 10 b/w and 63 colour illustrations. ISBN: 072321610X. Covers lightly browned, spine slightly faded. Name in ink to top margin of front free-endpaper. Light foxing to top edge of textblock. Contents clean.

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Front cover

Cover of THE OBSERVER'S BOOK OF HERBS by Mary Page

Contents

  • Glossary
  • Authorities for Latin Names
  • Preface
  • Introduction
  • Herbs in the garden
  • Aspect, Soil and drainage; planning; preparation and planting; Maintenance; Propagation; Herb growing in paved gardens, tubs and window boxes; Herb lawns
  • Using Herbs in the Home
  • Drying and freezing herbs; Culinary herbs; Medicinal herbs; Fragrance in herbs
  • A-Z of Herbs
  • Description of Species
  • Further Reading
  • Index