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America's Garden Book by James and Louise Bush-Brown, 1958 Newly Revised Edition, 752 Pages, Practical Gardening Reference with Historic MSU Extension Bulletin
$19.99
America's Garden Book is the standard reference for practical home gardeners, first published in 1939 and revised multiple times. This 1958 edition sits on the shelf between instruction and inspiration, part how-to manual, part validation that every gardening question has been solved somewhere in these 752 pages.
The Bush-Browns built this book for the person who wants to understand gardening across all zones and conditions in the United States, from lawn design to greenhouse construction, from bulb selection to pest management.
The new sections in this edition emphasize the home swimming pool, the patio garden, and the small property owner who wants beauty without perfection.
Details
- Item: Hardcover reference book
- Title: America's Garden Book
- Authors: James Bush-Brown, Louise Bush-Brown
- Publisher: Charles Scribner's Sons, New York
- Year: 1958 (also includes earlier copyright dates: 1939, 1952)
- Edition: New Revised Edition
- Format: Hardcover with pictorial dust jacket
- Dust Jacket: Yes, pictorial with wear but intact and protecting the book
- Pages: 752 pages, indexed
- Binding: Green cloth boards
- Special Features: Illustrated throughout with black-and-white photographs, drawings, diagrams, and maps. Original bonus: MSU Extension Service bulletin from 1975 on shade and flowering trees for Michigan landscapes (housed inside)
- Measurements: 9" H × 7" W × 2" D
Condition Grade: Good
Positives
- Pages are clean, cream-colored, readable throughout with excellent text contrast
- Binding is tight and intact
- Green cloth boards are sound with no damage to structure
- All 752 pages present and accounted for with no tears or loss
- Includes original MSU Extension bulletin from 1975 as a research bonus
Issues / Wear
- Dust jacket shows wear on edges and corners consistent with age and shelving
- Dust jacket has some creasing but is intact and still protective
See all photos for detail — sold as pictured.
Condition Grade Key
- Near Fine: Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.
- Very Good: Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.
- Good: Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.
- Fair: Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.
Collector's Notes
Shipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)
- Photo-verified condition (no surprises)
- Packed with our protective packaging standard
- Ships in 1 business day
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Disclaimer
All items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. Photos show the exact condition of each piece—please review them carefully, as they are part of the description.
Care and Handling:
Handle with clean, dry hands. Store upright, out of direct sunlight, at about 68°F and 40–50% relative humidity. Avoid damp areas and extreme temperature swings.
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Yes. Every photo on this page is the actual item you will receive. Not a stock photo, not a similar copy. What you see is what ships.
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Honestly. This is vintage, so expect some age. When I find wear, writing, stains, loose pages, chips, or missing pieces, I note them and show them in the photos. Some marks add character. Some are just flaws. I tell you which is which so you can decide if this is the right one for you.
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With care. Old books and fragile pieces are wrapped and boxed so they arrive the way they left me. Careful packing is one of the things buyers mention most in their reviews. Orders of $35 or more ship free.
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Probably not. Everything here is one of a kind, and I rarely find the same item twice. Once it sells, it is gone. Vintage does not restock neatly.
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