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Rare and modern books

Saxton, C. M. (Ed), Published Anonymously

The American Rose Culturist; Being and Practical Treatise on the Propagation, Cultivation, and Management of the Rose in all Seasons, with a list of Choice & Approved Varieties, Adapted to the Climate of the United States, to which are added . . . Dahli

1852

195.52 €

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Year of publication
1852
Place of printing
New York. C. M. Saxton, Agricultural Book Publishers
Author
Saxton, C. M. (Ed), Published Anonymously
Edition
First edition, first issue.
Keyword
Gardening - Roses
Languages
English
First edition
Yes

Description

12mo [19 x 13.5 cm]; 96, [11, ads], [xi, ads with illus] pp, engraved illustrations including full-page. original red cloth with gilt picture of rose on front cover, spine ends and corners worn, one page torn, light marginal stain on few leaves, very good sound copy. A picture of this book is available upon request by email. Stock 2614. A popular work which was reprinted many times until 1885. Hedrick mentions only the 1856 printing. The author describes rose cultivation, pruning, budding, etc and describes and lists hundreds of varieties.