Systema horti-culturæ: or, The art of gardening. In three books. The I. treateth of the excellency, scituation, soil, form, walks, arbours, springs, fountains, waterworks, grotto's, statues, and other magnificent ornaments of gardens, with many necessary rules, precepts, and directions, concerning the same. The II. treateth of all sorts of trees planted for ornament or shade, winter greens, flower trees, and flowers, that are usually propagated or preserv'd in the gardens of the best florists, and the best ways and methods of raising, planting, and improving them. The III. treateth of the kitchin garden, and of the great variety of plants propagated for food or for any culinary uses: ... To the great improvement of every sort of land, as well for use and profit as for ornament and delight. Illustrated with sculptures, representing the form of gardens, according to the newest models. By J.W. Gent.

All titles

• Systema horti-culturæ: or, The art of gardening. In three books. The I. treateth of the excellency, scituation, soil, form, walks, arbours, springs, fountains, waterworks, grotto's, statues, and other magnificent ornaments of gardens, with many necessary rules, precepts, and directions, concerning the same. The II. treateth of all sorts of trees planted for ornament or shade, winter greens, flower trees, and flowers, that are usually propagated or preserv'd in the gardens of the best florists, and the best ways and methods of raising, planting, and improving them. The III. treateth of the kitchin garden, and of the great variety of plants propagated for food or for any culinary uses: ... To the great improvement of every sort of land, as well for use and profit as for ornament and delight. Illustrated with sculptures, representing the form of gardens, according to the newest models. By J.W. Gent.
• Art of gardening

People / Organizations

• Tho. Burrel ("printed for")
• John Worlidge (Author)

Imprint

London: printed for Tho. Burrel, at the Golden Ball under St. Dunstan's Church in Fleetstreet, and Will. Hensman, at the King's Head in Westminster Hall, 1677.

Publication year

1677-1677

ESTC No.

R34757

Grub Street ID

117267

Description

[24], 285, [19] p., [4] leaves of plates ; 8⁰

Note

J.W. = John Worlidge.

With an additional title page (plate), engraved and signed: F.H. Van Hove fec:.

Includes index.Citation/references Wing (CD-ROM, 1996), W3603