Antiques from the Garden

Library Journal

The Antique Collectors' Club adds another classy work to its catalog with the publication of Morris's survey of over 200 years of garden memorabilia. The managing director of Sotheby's Sussex, Morris has produced a volume that is primarily English in scopewho else would include bronze cannons as important garden fixtures? But along with the expected stately fountains, massive urns, and garden structures, the reader will also find everyday items: watering cans, pots, tools, and early mowing machines. The enjoyment of the garden is not neglected either, with whimsical lawn elves and novelty games from the past included. With 142 color and more than 500 black-and-white illustrations, this work will be a good tool for students of garden design and landscaping as well as for those designing gardens and garden rooms.Joseph Hewgley, Nashville P.L.