In Praise of Gardens is a book written by Temple Scott and published in 1910. The book is a collection of essays and musings on the beauty and significance of gardens. Scott explores the history of gardens, their design, and their role in society. He discusses the different types of gardens, from the grand formal gardens of Europe to the humble cottage gardens of England. Scott also examines the relationship between gardens and literature, and how gardens have been portrayed in art and literature throughout history. The book is a celebration of the natural world and the human desire to create and cultivate beauty. It is a must-read for anyone interested in gardening, landscape design, or the history of gardens.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.