
Pre-Owned Carnations and Pinks: The Complete Guide (Paperback) by Sophie Hughes
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- ISBN: 9781852237448
- Condition: Pre-Owned: Good
- Trade paperback
- Language: English
- Pages: 221
- Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 221 p. Contains: Illustrations.
- For centuries carnations, pinks and sweet williams - all part of the genus "dianthus" - have had an enduring appeal, providing beautiful colour and delicate fragrance. No garden is now complete without them. The choice for the modern gardener is now wider than ever, with a vast array of hybrids available in a myriad of different forms. This practical book explores the history of the genus "dianthus", and examines such topics as cultivation, propagation, hybridizing, exhibiting and the avoidance of pests and diseases. There are also tips on practical uses for the flowers - in cookery, health drinks and recipes, and as pot-pourri. Sophie Hughes and her husband have recently been featured on the Channel 4 programme, "Flowering Passions".
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- Book formatPaperback
- Fiction/nonfictionNon-Fiction
- GenreHome, Hobbies, & Garden
- Publication dateJuly, 1993
- PublisherCrowood Press (UK)
- LanguageEnglish
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- ISBN: 9781852237448
- Condition: Pre-Owned: Good
- Trade paperback
- Language: English
- Pages: 221
- Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 221 p. Contains: Illustrations.
- For centuries carnations, pinks and sweet williams - all part of the genus "dianthus" - have had an enduring appeal, providing beautiful colour and delicate fragrance. No garden is now complete without them. The choice for the modern gardener is now wider than ever, with a vast array of hybrids available in a myriad of different forms. This practical book explores the history of the genus "dianthus", and examines such topics as cultivation, propagation, hybridizing, exhibiting and the avoidance of pests and diseases. There are also tips on practical uses for the flowers - in cookery, health drinks and recipes, and as pot-pourri. Sophie Hughes and her husband have recently been featured on the Channel 4 programme, "Flowering Passions".
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Walmart Pre-Owned allows you to find previously owned, well-cared-for items from Walmart’s trusted & performance-managed sellers. Shopping Pre-Owned allows you to bring home the best-quality picks at even lower prices, in addition to extending the life of an item & reducing waste. Find your favorites & shop a range of conditions in every category.
Why Walmart Pre-Owned?

Trusted sellers & quality items
Each Pre-Owned item listed comes from Walmart’s trusted performance-managed sellers, to ensure you get quality items.
Quality you can afford
Save even more on top brands & your most-loved items.

30-day free returns
Don’t love it? Most items offer a 30-day* free return policy, for added peace of mind.

Sustainability
Shopping Pre-Owned helps in extending the life of an item & reducing waste.
Product image for illustration purposes only. The item you receive may vary from the image in minor ways, such as slight differences in appearance, color, and/or design. *Exceptions apply during holiday season, and on certain electronics, collectibles, and jewelry.
