London: The Bodely Head, 1949. First edition hardback, with introduction by Vita Sackville-West. 208pp, 8vo.

Edward Hyams was an essayist and translator with a passion for gardening. Over his life he produced over ninety books on a variety of topics, though gardening and horticulture was a topic frequently returned to.

Green cloth board with gold design on cover and spine. Spine leaning slightly. Edges of board a little discoloured. Dustjacket worn at edges and especially in bottom left corner. Spine faded from original orange. 1cm open tear to top of back dustjacket, closed tear to bottom.