OLD HERBACEOUS

by Reginald Arkell ‧ RELEASE DATE: Feb. 8, 1950

A mild, moist little nosegay, faintly sweet, about a Mr. Chips of the garden. Young Herbert Pinnigar never did care for farm work, and when a prize was given him for a display of water flowers in a local flower show, and the lovely Mrs. Charteris offered him work in her Manor garden, he realized his dearest wish. Then the Manor garden became his own, even before Head Gardener Addis died and Pinnigar took over. A passage of years in the garden brings little triumphs -- fresh strawberries and bright morning glories for Mrs. Charteris, prizes, judging, a speech or two, and the dogged competition between Mrs. Charteris and her gardener to guide the destiny of the phlox and daffodils. But years slide fast in the beauty of a garden, and it is not until old and mentally ill Mrs. C. sells the Manor that ""Old Herbaceous"" finds the gates of his Paradise squeaking shut. But a greenhouse of his own and a misty tribute from his old mistress bring humble rewards. Expect top specials sales. It has that quality.

Pub Date: Feb. 8, 1950

ISBN: 0548449295

Page Count: -

Publisher: Harcourt, Brace

Review Posted Online: N/A

Kirkus Reviews Issue: Feb. 1, 1950

Categories: FICTION