Hildegarde Hawthorne, The Lure of the Garden, 1911, Very Good- hardcover
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Hawthorne, Hildegarde. New York: The Century Co., 1911.
English, Very Good-, HC, 8vo, 10 3/4" x 7 1/2", 259 pp.
Hardcover in green cloth with stamped patterns and a color illustration to the front panel, stamped gilt lettering to front panel and spine, gilded top edge, and deckled edges. Notable soiling to spine and front panel, some wear to edges, minor sunning and foxing, and light interior soiling, with some writing and stamps from previous owners; otherwise, tightly bound. 259 pp. Includes many vintage full-color and black-and-white reproductions of artworks and photographs of people enjoying gardens, many of which include wonderfully colorful florals and botanicals. Charming reader copy of this 12-chapter book on the joys of gardens. From making memories in family gardens to gossiping with pals in public ones, this book celebrates the many possibilities gardens open for independent entertainment or social interaction.