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 of shade, ... 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 ... and profit for ornament and delight. Illustrated with sculptures, representing the form of gardens, according to the newest models. The second edition with large additions. By J.W. Gent.

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  • 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 of shade, ... 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 ... and profit for ornament and delight. Illustrated with sculptures, representing the form of gardens, according to the newest models. The second edition with large additions. By J.W. Gent.
  • Systema horticulturæ Art of gardening
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Imprint
London: Printed for Tho. Dring at the Harrow over against the Inner-Temple Gate in Fleetstreet, 1683.
Publication year
1683-1683
ESTC No.
R41168
Grub Street ID
122885
Description
[26], 298, [18] p., [4] leaves of plates : ill. (metal-cut) ; 8⁰
Note
Contains engraved ornamental half-title page.

Includes index.

Copy filmed of UMI microfilm Early English Books, 1641-1700, reel 1695 imperfect; wanting X7-8 (adv.)
Uncontrolled note
Catalogued from the original at the British Library