Woodward's Graperies and Horticultural Buildings by Woodward and Woodward
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"Woodward's Graperies and Horticultural Buildings" by Geo. E. & F. W. Woodward is a detailed guide on horticultural architecture written in the mid-19th century. This work focuses on the construction and design of specialized structures for growing grapes and other horticultural pursuits, reflecting an increasing interest in gardening and architecture during that period. The book offers practical advice rooted in the authors' extensive professional experience aimed at making grape cultivation more accessible
and productive for enthusiasts and gardeners. At the start of the book, the authors introduce the concept of graperies and their significance, emphasizing the success and rising popularity of grape cultivation under glass structures. They discuss the recent history of grape-growing in the United States and outline the key elements such as ideal positioning for the houses, types of materials used, and various heating methods to ensure optimal plant growth. Furthermore, they shed light on the aesthetic and practical aspects of horticultural buildings, providing a prelude to the designs and plans detailed in the subsequent chapters. Overall, the opening sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of both the artistry and science behind horticultural architecture. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Woodward, George E. (George Evertson), 1829-1905 |
|---|---|
| Author | Woodward, F. W. (Francis W.) |
| Title | Woodward's Graperies and Horticultural Buildings |
| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Janet Blenkinship and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 64.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | SB: Agriculture: Plant culture |
| Subject | Greenhouses |
| Subject | Viticulture |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 25373 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-25373-2 |
| Release Date | May 7, 2008 |
| Last Update | Jun 11, 2008 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 916 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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