First published in 1927, ¿The Alphabet of Gardening¿ is a complete guide written for amateur gardeners. It deals with a broad range of subjects, offering the green-fingered reader an comprehensive introduction to the elementary principles of practical gardening. Profusely-illustrated and full of invaluable tips, this vintage guide is not to be missed by those just starting their gardening adventure. Contents include: ¿Plant Life and Plant Food¿, ¿Plant Life¿, ¿Roots, Stems, Leaves and Their Work¿, ¿Soils¿, ¿Various Kinds and How Formed¿, ¿Draining, &c¿, ¿Seed Sowing¿, ¿Frame, Greenhouse, and Outdoors¿, ¿Sowing and Plant Tables¿, ¿Seedlings¿How to Transplant and Manage¿, Cuttings¿Various Types and How to Strike¿, etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on the history of gardening.