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Nicol, Walter

The Forcing, Fruit and Kitchen Gardener; . . . the forcing of Asparagus, Grapes, Peaches, Cucumbers, Melons, Pine Apples, Cherries, Mushrooms, Figs, Nectarines, Strawberries, together with Management of Greenhouses, Wall & Orchard Fruit, Herbs, etc

1809

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Year of publication
1809
Place of printing
Edinburgh. William Creech
Author
Nicol, Walter
Edition
Fourth Edition, the first edition with scientific or Linnean
Keyword
Gardening - General
Languages
English
First edition
Yes

Description

8vo [23 x 15 cm]; xiv, [i], 380 pp, 6 copper engraved plates, this copy has the half-title page and the nota page. original paper covered boards and paper spine title label (chipped), edge and corner wear of covers, uncut with nice wide margins, interior is clean, unmarked, not foxed, overall very good. A picture of this book is available upon request by email. Originally published in 1797 with the title The Scotch Forcing Gardener with fewer plates. Johnston 644. Henry 3.1181. Massachusetts Horticultural Society 232. The plates are mainly of greenhouses and their plans.