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The image is of an order form and promotional material for a book titled "New England Gardens Open to the Public" by Rolfe Redard Payne, with photographs by Cymie R. Payne. The book is published by David R. Godine, Publisher, located at 306 Dartmouth Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02116.

The promotional text describes the book as a comprehensive and informative guidebook detailing over 150 gardens open to the public in all six New England states. It provides directions, admission costs, daily hours, and special features of each garden, and also explains what makes each garden unique, whether it is floral, formal, herbal, or vegetable. The book is praised as a must-have for anyone interested in gardening, horticulture, travel, or history. A review from Kirkus Reviews is quoted, describing the book as "the niftiest garden guide we've seen" and noting its tall, narrow format as ideal for toting, consulting, or storing away.

The order form lists the following items and their prices:

• The Art Museums of New England: $19.95 each
• Copies of The Art Museums of New England: $9.95 each
• Copies of The Art Museums of New England (New Hampshire, Vermont & Maine): $8.95 each
• Copies of The Art Museums of New England (Connecticut & Rhode Island): $8.95 each
• Copies of New England Gardens Open to the Public: $17.50 each

The form notes that Godine will pay postage, and Massachusetts residents should add 5% sales tax. There is a request to fill in the total amount due.

At the bottom of the form, there are fields for the buyer's name, address, city, state, and zip code. The form is bordered with a decorative pattern.

The image shows an order form and promotional material for books published by David R. Godine. Specifically, it advertises "New England Gardens Open to the Public" by Rolce Redard Payne with photographs by Cymie R. Payne.

Key details include:

1. Book Description:

   • The book provides comprehensive and detailed information about over 150 gardens open to the public across all six New England states.
   • It includes directions, admission costs, daily hours, and special features.
   • The book explains the unique aspects of each garden, such as their floral, formal, herbal, or vegetable characteristics, and is aimed at anyone interested in gardening, horticulture, travel, or history.

2. Review:

   • Kirkus Reviews praises the guide as "the niftiest garden guide we’ve seen" and notes it is produced to Godine’s high standard, in a convenient, narrow format ideal for travel.

3. Order Form:

   • The order form requests customers to fill in the quantity and price for:
     • "The Art Museums of New England" in various states (Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, Connecticut, and Rhode Island).
     • "New England Gardens Open to the Public" priced at $17.50 each.
   • The form includes details for mailing the order to David R. Godine, Publisher, located at 306 Dartmouth Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02116.
   • It also notes that Godine will pay postage, and Massachusetts residents are required to add 5% sales tax.
   • The form requires customers to provide their name, address, city, state, and ZIP code, along with the amount they wish to bill.

The page also features a decorative border and a partial view of an image of a garden scene on the left side.

The image shows a page from a book or a brochure published by David R. Godine, Publisher, located in Boston, Massachusetts. The page features information about a book titled "New England Gardens Open to the Public," authored by Rolfe Redard Payne with photographs by Cymie R. Payne.

The description of the book suggests that it is a comprehensive guide detailing over 150 gardens open to the public across the six New England states. It includes practical information such as directions, admission costs, daily hours, and special features, as well as the unique characteristics of each garden, whether floral, formal, herbal, or vegetable. The book is praised for its usefulness for those interested in gardening, horticulture, travel, and history, and is noted for its convenient, tall, narrow format ideal for carrying.

A quote from Kirkus Reviews highlights the book, calling it "the niftiest garden guide we’ve seen," and noting its production to Godine’s standard.

Below the book description, there is an order form for purchasing multiple copies of books, including "The Art Museums of New England" series and "New England Gardens Open to the Public." The form provides spaces for the customer to fill in their name, address, city, state, and zip code. Prices are listed for each book, with a note that Godine will pay postage, but Massachusetts residents must add 5% sales tax.

In the bottom left corner, there is the publisher’s information, including the return address for the order form:

David R. Godine, Publisher
306 Dartmouth Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02116

The page is bordered with a decorative pattern. The overall layout is clean and structured, with a focus on providing clear information and facilitating book orders.

The image shows a promotional brochure and order form for a book titled "New England Gardens Open to the Public" by Rolfe Reyard Payne, with photographs by Cymie R. Payne.

Description of the Book:

• Title: New England Gardens Open to the Public
• Author: Rolfe Reyard Payne
• Photographer: Cymie R. Payne
• Content: This guidebook covers over 150 gardens open to the public across six New England states. It provides detailed descriptions, directions, admission costs, daily hours, and special features of each garden. The guide also explains what makes each garden unique, whether it's formal, herbal, vegetable, or notable for its outstanding floral displays.
• Review: Kirkus Reviews praises it as the "niftiest garden guide" they've seen, noting its ideal format for toting, consulting, or storing.

Order Form:

• Publisher: David R. Godine
• Address: 306 Dartmouth Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02116

The order form lists several titles available for purchase, specifically multiple copies of "The Art Museums of New England" for different states and regions:

• General copies of "The Art Museums of New England" are $19.95 each.
• Individual state/region-specific copies:
  • Massachusetts: $9.95 each
  • Assorted states (Vermont & Maine, New Hampshire, Connecticut & Rhode Island): $8.95 each

Additionally:

• Copies of "New England Gardens Open to the Public" are $17.50 each.

Instructions:

• Massachusetts residents need to add a 5% sales tax.
• Fill in the billing information including name, address, city, state, and zip code.
• The form is to be returned to the publisher's address provided.

The brochure also contains decorative elements along the edges and features the David R. Godine publisher's logo at the bottom left.

The image shows a page from a catalog or a booklet by David Godine, Publisher, featuring an advertisement for the book "New England Gardens Open to the Public" by Rolce Redard Payne, with photographs by Cymie R. Payne.

The advertisement describes the book as a comprehensive and informative guidebook detailing over 150 gardens open to the public across all six New England states. It includes directions, admission costs, daily hours, and special features, explaining what makes each garden unique, whether it be floral, formal, herbal, or vegetable gardens. The book is recommended for those interested in gardening, horticulture, travel, or history.

A quote from Kirkus Reviews is included, stating that this is the "niftiest garden guide" they've seen and is produced to Godine's standard in a convenient format.

Below the advertisement, there is an order form for purchasing the book and other titles from David Godine, Publisher. The listed prices are as follows:

• "The Art Museums of New England" (various regional copies) ranging from $8.95 to $19.95 each.
• "New England Gardens Open to the Public" for $17.50 each.

The order form includes instructions to send the order to David R. Godine, Publisher, at 306 Dartmouth Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02116. It also mentions that Godine will pay postage and that Massachusetts residents should add 5% sales tax. There are spaces provided for the customer's name, address, city, state, and zip code. The customer is asked to indicate the number of copies they wish to order for each book.

The image is a page from a booklet or catalog that appears to be from David R. Godine, Publisher, located at 306 Dartmouth Street in Boston, Massachusetts 02116. The page includes an advertisement and order form for a book titled "New England Gardens Open to the Public," authored by Rolce Redard Payne with photographs by Cymie R. Payne.

The advertisement describes the book as a comprehensive and informative guidebook detailing over 150 gardens open to the public in all six New England states. It includes information on directions, admission costs, daily hours, and special features, and explains the unique characteristics of each garden, such as whether it is floral, formal, herbal, or vegetable-focused. The book is recommended for anyone interested in gardening, horticulture, travel, or history. A review from Kirkus Reviews is quoted, calling it "the niftiest garden guide we've seen" and praising its production quality and portability.

Below the advertisement is an order form for several books, including:

• "The Art Museums of New England" (assorted states) with different prices: $19.95, $9.95, $8.95, and $8.95 each.
• "New England Gardens Open to the Public" at $17.50 each.

The order form instructs customers to fill out their details (name, address, city, state, and zip code) and the number of copies they wish to order, noting that Massachusetts residents should add 5% sales tax. The publisher will pay for postage.

The image depicts an open book, with one page showing the end portion of what appears to be a promotional piece for a series of books entitled "New England Gardens Open to the Public" with text describing the contents and quality of the guidebook. The book features photographs by Cymie R. Payne and is authored by Rolce Redard Payne. There is praise from Kirkus Reviews on the quality of the garden guide.

Below this description is an "ORDER FORM" requesting to be returned to "DAVID R. GODINE, Publisher" at an address in Boston, Massachusetts. It features a list of books available for order, with titles related to various art museums in New England and their respective prices. The form includes space for interested parties to fill out their name, address, city, state, and zip code, along with the amount they will be billed.

The form also notes that Massachusetts residents should add 5% sales tax and that postage will be payed by David R. Godine. The publisher’s logo (DRG within a square) is visible at the bottom left of the order form. The right side of the book spread shows the book's spine, and the opposite page, which is blank, indicates that this is likely the last page of the book. The color palette of the pages is neutrally toned with blacks and whites primarily, and the overall impression is of a catalog or informational brochure towards the end of a publication.

The image shows an open page from a book titled "New England Gardens Open to the Public", published by David R. Godine. The page is a promotional and ordering section, featuring several key elements:

Header:

• The title of the book is prominently displayed at the top: "Also from DAVID GODINE: New England Gardens Open to the Public."
• Below the title, there is a credit line: "ROLCE REDARD PAYNE, photographs by CYMIE R. PAYNE."

Description:

• A brief description of the book is provided, highlighting that it is a comprehensive guidebook detailing over 150 gardens open to the public across six New England states. It includes directions, admission costs, daily hours, and special features.
• The text emphasizes that the guidebook is useful for anyone interested in gardening, horticulture, travel, or history.
• A quote from Kirkus Reviews praises the book, calling it "the niftiest garden guide we've seen" and noting its practical format for toting, consulting, or storing.

Order Form:

• An ORDER FORM is included, inviting readers to purchase copies of the book or related titles.
• The form is addressed to David R. Godine, Publisher, located at 306 Dartmouth Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02116.
• The form includes checkboxes for ordering specific titles:
  • "The Art Museums of New England" (with pricing options for different states: $19.95 for Connecticut & Rhode Island, $8.95 for Massachusetts, Vermont, & Maine).
  • "New England Gardens Open to the Public" priced at $17.50.
• A note at the bottom of the order form states: "Godine will pay postage. Massachusetts residents please add 3% sales tax. Please bill me for $."
• There are blank lines for the customer to fill in their Name, Address, City, State, and Zip.

Visual Elements:

• On the left side of the page, there is a small black-and-white photograph of a garden scene, likely illustrating the content of the book.
• The page has a decorative border with a repeating floral or leafy pattern along the edges, adding an elegant touch to the design.
• The text is typeset in a clean, formal font, consistent with the book's publishing style.

Footer:

• At the bottom of the page, there is a faint, partially visible text that appears to be part of the book's spine or back cover, reading: "the Gem Exce of lished in ignitude." This suggests the book may have been part of a series or collection.

Overall Impression:

The page serves as both a promotional piece and a functional order form, designed to encourage readers to purchase the guidebook and related titles. The layout is professional and inviting, with a balance of descriptive text, pricing details, and visual appeal. The inclusion of a photograph and decorative border enhances the aesthetic and thematic connection to gardening and nature.

The image depicts an open book with a green cover, featuring a page that seems to be an advertisement or an order form for a book. The page is filled with text and has a black border design. The text on the left side of the page reads "ORDER FORM" and includes a return address for David R. Godine, Publisher, at 306 Dartmouth Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02116. Below the address, there is a logo for "DRG."

The right side of the page contains the main content, which includes a title that reads "Also from DAVID GODINE: New England Gardens Open to the Public." This is followed by a smaller title, "ROLCÉ REDARD PAYNE, photographs by CYMIÉ R. PAYNE," and a brief description of the book, highlighting its comprehensive and informative nature, focusing on the variety and content of more than 150 gardens open to the public in New England states. The description mentions that the text presents directions, admission costs, daily hours, and special features, as well as explaining what makes each garden unique, whether it's floral, formal, herbal, or vegetable-outstanding.

There is also a quote from Kirkus Reviews praising the book as the "niftiest garden guide we've seen," commending its format and usefulness for toting, consulting, or storing away en route. Below the quote, there is a section for ordering books, listing several titles and their respective prices, along with a note that Massachusetts residents should add 5% sales tax. There are blank spaces for the customer's name, address, city, state, and zip code.

The image shows an open book with a page on the left and an order form on the right. The book's title is "New England Gardens Open to the Public" by Rolce Redard Payne, with photographs by Cymie R. Payne. The page features a black-and-white image of a garden, accompanied by a quote from Kirkus Reviews praising the book as the "niftiest garden guide" they have seen. The order form includes a list of books for purchase, with prices for each book and a section for the customer's personal information and payment details. The book's spine is visible on the left side of the image, and the background is a blurred green and white color.