{"product_id":"vintage-indoor-gardening-boxed-set-popular-library","title":"Vintage Indoor Gardening Boxed Set (4 Books) — Popular Library Gardening Series (1970s) — Elvin McDonald + Barbara Joan Grubman + H. Peter Loewer | Terrariums, Grow Lights, Hydroponics, Indoor Gardening","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"796\" data-start=\"309\"\u003eA shelf-ready \u003cstrong data-end=\"361\" data-start=\"323\"\u003evintage indoor gardening boxed set\u003c\/strong\u003e from the Popular Library Gardening Series—four practical little paperbacks that cover terrariums, water gardening (hydroculture), growing under lights, and classic houseplant care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"796\" data-start=\"309\"\u003eIt’s pure 1970s “make your apartment a jungle” energy, with diagrams, how-tos, and plant problem-solving you can still use today. The slipcase-style \u003cstrong data-end=\"704\" data-start=\"692\"\u003ebook box\u003c\/strong\u003e makes it giftable and easy to store.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"796\" data-start=\"309\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"764\" data-start=\"742\"\u003ePhoto-verified set\u003c\/strong\u003e and ready for your plant shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"814\" data-start=\"798\"\u003eQuick Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"880\" data-start=\"817\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"831\" data-start=\"817\"\u003eItem Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Boxed set of 4 paperback books (with book box)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"945\" data-start=\"883\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"892\" data-start=\"883\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"906\" data-start=\"893\"\u003eBook box:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 × 4 × 2 in (photo + provided info)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1011\" data-start=\"950\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"985\" data-start=\"950\"\u003eThe World Book of House Plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 × 4 × 1 in (provided)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1093\" data-start=\"1016\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1064\" data-start=\"1016\"\u003eThe Complete Book of Gardening Under Lights:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 × 4 × 0.25 in (provided)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1175\" data-start=\"1098\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1146\" data-start=\"1098\"\u003eThe Indoor Water Gardener’s How-To Handbook:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 × 4 × 0.25 in (provided)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1234\" data-start=\"1180\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1211\" data-start=\"1180\"\u003eIntroduction to Terrariums:\u003c\/strong\u003e 113 pages (provided)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1292\" data-start=\"1237\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1250\" data-start=\"1237\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperbacks + printed cardboard book box\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1363\" data-start=\"1295\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1305\" data-start=\"1295\"\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green slipcase\/box; mixed cover art (plants\/terrariums)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1429\" data-start=\"1366\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1386\" data-start=\"1366\"\u003eOrigin or Maker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Popular Library • New York (photo-shown)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1527\" data-start=\"1432\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1448\" data-start=\"1432\"\u003eYear or Era:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1970s (Popular Library editions shown: Sept 1976; other dates vary by title)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1602\" data-start=\"1530\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1540\" data-start=\"1530\"\u003eGENRE:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"1600\" data-start=\"1541\"\u003eIndoor Gardening \/ Houseplants \/ Horticulture \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-how-to-book-collection\" title=\"Reference\"\u003eReference\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1605\" data-end=\"1636\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1605\" data-end=\"1626\"\u003eLanguage \/ Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1641\" data-end=\"1681\"\u003eHouse Plants: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1655\" data-end=\"1668\"\u003e320 pages\u003c\/strong\u003e  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1686\" data-end=\"1736\"\u003eGardening Under Lights: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1710\" data-end=\"1723\"\u003e221 pages\u003c\/strong\u003e  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1741\" data-end=\"1790\"\u003eIndoor Water Gardener: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1764\" data-end=\"1777\"\u003e125 pages\u003c\/strong\u003e  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1795\" data-end=\"1833\"\u003eTerrariums: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1807\" data-end=\"1820\"\u003e113 pages\u003c\/strong\u003e  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1836\" data-end=\"1854\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1836\" data-end=\"1852\"\u003eIdentifiers: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1859\" data-end=\"1881\"\u003eISBN 0-445-03014-3\u003c\/strong\u003e (Gardening Under Lights — photo-shown)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1953\" data-end=\"1976\"\u003eEdition \u0026amp; Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1979\" data-end=\"2094\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1979\" data-end=\"2002\"\u003eCondition\/Printing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Popular Library editions (photo-shown); exact printings beyond edition month not provided\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2097\" data-end=\"2163\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2097\" data-end=\"2113\"\u003eDust Jacket:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not provided (paperbacks; housed in a book box)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2166\" data-end=\"2284\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2166\" data-end=\"2196\"\u003eIllustrations\/Maps\/Plates:\u003c\/strong\u003e Line drawings + photographs (photo-shown credits; some titles include photo sections)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2287\" data-end=\"2370\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2287\" data-end=\"2298\"\u003eExtras:\u003c\/strong\u003e Matching slipcase\/book box with series title on the spine (photo-shown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2372\" data-end=\"2386\"\u003eCondition Grade: Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2409\" data-end=\"2593\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2409\" data-end=\"2419\"\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light-to-moderate shelf wear consistent with age; page toning\/yellowing visible; box shows edge\/corner wear and scuffs (photo-shown). Pages shown look readable and intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2596\" data-end=\"2641\"\u003eSee all photos for detail—sold as pictured.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-start=\"2643\" data-end=\"2883\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2645\" data-end=\"2883\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2645\" data-end=\"2668\"\u003eCondition Grade Key\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2668\" data-end=\"2671\"\u003eNear Fine: minimal wear; tight; clean.\u003cbr data-start=\"2711\" data-end=\"2714\"\u003eVery Good: light wear; clean text; minor flaws.\u003cbr data-start=\"2763\" data-end=\"2766\"\u003eGood: noticeable wear; sound reading copy; some marks.\u003cbr data-start=\"2822\" data-end=\"2825\"\u003eFair: heavy wear; complete but worn; priced accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIf your plants had a “starter pack,” it would look a lot like this—four little guides that punch above their size.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDisclaimer\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile I do my best to capture colors accurately, your monitor or device screen may display colors slightly differently from the actual item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese pieces come from estate collections and have been surface cleaned. You may wish to perform additional cleaning depending on your preference.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Orders $35+ Ship Free","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48078566031615,"sku":"D2-T5-2211","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2503\/7976\/files\/IMG_2886.jpg?v=1768949738","url":"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/products\/vintage-indoor-gardening-boxed-set-popular-library","provider":"Reading Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}