Book published 1872.

Authored by George Jackman, Thomas Moore

[From The Florist and Pomologist, September 1872, pp. 199-200:] An elegant volume on one of the most popular of modern flowers, the Clematis , has just appeared, under the title of The Clematis as a Garden Flower. * The object of this book is to meet the increasing taste for the Clematis , by placing all possible information respecting their treatment, and the peculiarities of the varieties, old and new, within easy reach of those who may desire to avail themselves of it. After noticing the various introductions, the authors give an interesting chapter on the modern improvements in the Clematis ; other portions are devoted to classifications and selections, and then in a series of chapters the general culture of the several groups is explained, as well as the special culture of the plants for various objects, as conservatory decoration. bedding-out, exhibition, walls, pillars, rockeries, &c. Finally, descriptions are given of 176 varieties and species, ancient and modern, with two coloured illustrations representing four varieties, and 15 other plates representing certain types, •or the several modes of culture for which the Jackmanni group is adapted. 
* The Clematis as a Garden Flower: being descriptions of the Hardy Species and Varieties of Clematis or Virgin’s Bower, with select and classified lists, directions for cultivation, and suggestions as to the purposes for which they are adapted in Modern Gardening. ByThomas Moore, F.L.S., and George Jackman, F.R.H.S. London: John Murray. 1872.

[From La Bélgique horticole, Vol. 23, 1873, p. 26:] Th. Moore et G. Jackman, The Clematis, as a Garden Flower,
1 vol. in-8° à Londres (chez J. Murray) 1872. — C'est un charmant volume, comme on sait en publier en Angleterre, exclusivement consacré aux Clématites, ces lianes aux fleurs superbes dans nos jardins. Les auteurs sont, le premier un botaniste habile et le second un horticulteur célèbre par ses Clématites, aussi leur livre est-il complet : on y trouve un peu de bonne science et puis, dans dix-huit chapitres, tout ce que peut désirer l'amateur de Clematis. De belles planches, et une foule de gravures embellissent l'ouvrage