THE NATURAL HISTORY OF THE GARDEN. By Michael Chinery.

1977 1st edition. 8vo (150 x 235mm). Pp287. Colour paintings of plants and insects and b/w illustrations by Marjorie Blamey, Anthony Orford, Denys Ovenden, Gordon Riley, brief bibliography. Green boards, spine titled in gilt.

"For most of us, the garden is our most constant point of contact with nature." Michael Chinery explores the plants, animals, insects and other inhabitants of our gardens, showing us what is likely to be there, and how to recognise them if they are. Chapters include: A place to live; Weeds and other plant guests; The world of the worm; Snails and slugs; Woodlice, centipedes and millipedes; The insect hordes; the spiders and their allies; Birds of the garden; Garden mammals; The wildlife gardener; Books to read.