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craft, cooking and gardening catalogue

18th January 2012

I've just started this catalogue and will add to it gradually.

100 flowers to knit & crochet
by Lesley Stanfield; published 2009 by Sally Milner Australia Craft series

A large square paperback in very good condition, not ex-library. There are no names, clean white pages, tight binding with uncreased spine and unmarked stiff card covers with slightest dogears. Many lovely coloured photos.

Everything is coming up roses with this delightful collection of beautiful blooms and fruit for embellishing clothes, accessories. cushions and throws - or to make a beautiful unusual bouquet that lasts.
STA003a AU$25

GROWING PERENNIALS
by Trevor Nottle, published 1988 (reprint) by Kangaroo Press Australia

A paperback in good condition, not ex-library. There is a name (mine) on the first page, clean white pages, tight binding with uncreased spine and unmarked stiff card covers with dogears. B&w drawings and diagrams, coloured photos.

Trevor tells you how to make an English -style herbaceous border in Australian conditions: it's all down to the selection of plants.
NOT001a AU$10

HOSTAS - FOLIAGE PLANTS IN GARDEN DESIGN
by Sandra Bond, published 1992 (1st ed.) by Ward Lock London

A hardback with dust jacket, both in very good condition, not ex-library. There are no names, clean white pages, tight binding and unmarked green board covers. The unclipped dust jacket has no marks. B&w drawings and diagrams, coloured photos.

There are over 1000 varieties of hosta - here's how to choose the best ones and where to put them. Preferably somewhere damp and out of our drying winds.
BON010a AU$10

FUCHSIAS IN AUSTRALIA
by Lesley Butler, published by Guyra Publishing South Yarr Victoria, no date given.

A hardback with glazed pictorial board covers, no dust jacket, in good condition, not ex-library. There are no names, clean white pages, tight binding and clean board covers with slight scuffing. B&w drawings and diagrams, coloured photos.

Fuchsias produce more flowers per plant, over a longer period of time, than most other plants. They are easy to grow and will survive with very little care. But most importantly - they are beautiful! Here's how to give that little extra care to reap huge rewards.
BUT009a AU$10