The American Flower Garden Directory, written by Robert Buist and published in 1845, is a comprehensive guide to cultivating plants in various settings. The book provides practical instructions for growing plants in flower gardens, hothouses, greenhouses, rooms, and parlor windows, with specific guidance for each month of the year. The guide covers a wide range of plants, including annuals, perennials, bulbs, shrubs, and trees, with detailed information on their care and maintenance. Buist also includes advice on soil preparation, fertilization, pest control, and propagation techniques. The book is a valuable resource for gardeners of all levels, offering a wealth of knowledge and expertise on the art of flower cultivation.With A Description Of The Plants Most Desirable In Each, The Nature Of The Soil, And Situation Best Adapted To Their Growth, The Proper Season For Transplanting, Etc. Instructions For Erecting A Hothouse, Greenhouse, And Laying Out A Flower Garden. The Whole Adapted To Either Large Or Small Gardens, With Instructions For Preparing The Soil, Propagating, Planting, Pruning, Training, And Fruiting The Grape Vine. With Descriptions Of The Best Sorts For Cultivating In The Open Air.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.