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The provided passages describe "The Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture" as a comprehensive reference work on American gardening and small-scale agriculture [1]. It details conditions, plants, and procedures, and was created by L.H. Bailey, known as the "Dean of American Horticulture" [1]. The work emphasizes detailed procedures for gardening in an era before modern conveniences like motorized vehicles, widespread electricity, or industrial pesticides and fertilizers, making it of interest for those pursuing "greener" gardening practices [1].
The passages also indicate that "The Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture" is part of a larger body of work by L.H. Bailey, including other titles like "Cyclopedia of American Horticulture" and various editions of "Hortus" [1, 2]. These works span from the late 19th century into the 1970s [2]. While the passages highlight the detailed nature of the procedures and the historical context of gardening practices, they do not provide specific key concepts in a summarized format. The answer to what the key concepts are, in my own words, cannot be fully provided from the given text.
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Title: The standard cyclopedia of horticulture by L. H. Bailey, Liberty H. Bailey, L. H. (Liberty Hyde), - Bailey Description: A highly inclusive reference work covering the conditions, plants and procedures of American gardening and small-scale agriculture. L.H. Bailey was considered the "Dean of American Horticulture", and his work, out of his offices at Cornell University, established American horticulture as the equal or better of that practiced in any other country on earth. Many of the scientific plant names have been revised over the last century, but online resources make it simple…
lture" and the three editions of "Hortus" ("Hortus", "Hortus Second" and "Hortus Third"). This work began at the end of the 19th century and continued into the 1970s when Bailey's offices produced the vastly updated and expanded "Hortus Third".) Many different editions and printings of all of the works exist, and it is often necessary to view a particular copy in order to determine if it will provide the information sought. On the other hand, all of the editions and forms, from the earliest to the last, are among the best references for idle reading. Open a volume to a random page, and soon…