The Garden Book of California, penned by Belle Sumner Angier, offers a captivating glimpse into the horticultural landscape of early 20th-century California. More than a mere gardening manual, this book serves as a historical document, illustrating the popular gardening styles, plant selections, and landscape design trends of the era. Angier's work provides practical advice blended with aesthetic considerations, making it invaluable for both garden enthusiasts and those interested in the history of California's residential landscapes. Explore the unique challenges and opportunities presented by California's diverse climate, and discover the plants that thrived in its various regions. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or a history buff, The Garden Book of California offers a wealth of knowledge and inspiration, connecting you to a bygone era of garden design and horticultural practice.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 copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.