Nick,

All I can say is.....with it at his elbow, the gardener cannot go wrong, for he is not merely told, but also shown, what to do in every conceivable circumstance.

Berr, the veriest novice.

Yep! What a weird coincidence- it's the only old gardening book I've ever owned, and when I first saw this thread I thought to mention it because it must have been an excellent book in its day, and is still worthy of respect, I think. Can't remember where I got mine but it was a LONG time ago!