Historical information

A gardening book useful as a reference for gardeners and horticulturists. Illustrated with detailed coloured pictures.

Significance

This book was possibly part of a school library in the Kiewa Valley. Bogong school had a reputation for an excellent library especially with regard to nature.

Physical description

Hard covered brown book with gold embossed writing on the cover and spine including the title, author, part 11 and Price 2/6. Spine has black stamp near the base indicating it was in a library.
Includes coloured Plates which illustrate the text - showing the insects and plants.
Inside the covers the pages are a pale green floral type decoration.

Inscriptions & markings

Page 85 circular stamp 'Education Department Victoria' around the outside and in the middle 'Library'