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	An Illustrated History of Gardening(Item #1148) By Anthony Huxley - From ancient Egypt and Rome to the present, this delightful book focuses upon the tools, techniques, and procedures gardeners have developed over the centuries. Huxley writes with wit and authority whether he is describing the origins of irrigation or the evolution of garden gates. 352 pages, 500 illus., hardcover.BOOK Price: $35.00 (Excluding: California Sales Tax)


	Plants in Garden History(Item #1195) By Penelope Hobhouse - How do newly introduced plants influence garden design? In this absorbing study Penelope Hobhouse traces 4,000 years of gardening history, exploring the evolution of Western garden styles and the factors that have led to modern concepts of horticulture. Illustrated with splendid period and contemporary paintings and photographs. Over 300 illustrations, 336 pages, paperback.BOOK Price: $29.95 (Excluding: California Sales Tax)