Synthesized answer
The provided passages do not contain information about the practical implications of the subject matter discussed in "The Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture."
The passages describe the scope and significance of the cyclopedia, noting its detailed procedures for gardening before modern conveniences and its value for those pursuing "greener" gardening [1]. It is also mentioned as an excellent reference for idle reading, with the potential to significantly increase knowledge [2]. However, specific practical implications are not detailed.
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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…