Crystal palaces
Subtitle: garden conservatories of the United States
By: Anne S. Cunningham
Publisher: Princeton Architectural Press
Published: 2000
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 178
Subjects: Conservatories -- United States
Description: "Crystal Palaces is the first book on garden conservatories in America. Arranged chronologically from the Victorian-era structure in Golden Gate Park in San Francisco to the recently completed Quad City Conservatory in Rock Island, Illinois, twenty-five of the most spectacular U.S. conservatories are presented in detail through lavish color photos and evocative descriptions.".

"Anne S. Cunningham reveals conservatory secrets for maintaining healthy plants and discusses the increasing focus on global biodiversity as well as the architectural elements that make each glasshouse unique. The glossary, bibliography, and index are especially helpful, as are hours of operation and contact information provided for each conservatory. Crystal Palaces is essential reading - or an ideal gift - for any gardener or garden lover."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 174) and index