The New York Botanical Garden
New York: Abrams, 2006. Hardcover. Red cloth, light blue & color illus. dust jacket, 248 pp., profusely illus. in color. VG. Item #145868
ISBN: 9780810957442
"While presenting the history of the Garden, [this book] offers a lavishly illustrated tour of the grounds and structures on this remarkable 250-acre site in the heart of New York City. From the world-famous Conservatory, which houses tropical plants and famous seasonal exhibitions, to the planted borders and collections of trees, shrubs, and flowers, to the unparalleled resources and rich archival materials in the Library, the reader is led on a guided tour that will inspire home gardeners and would-be horticulturalists, impress budding scientists, and thrill armchair naturalists." (dj).
Price: $29.97