The Florist s Directory, A Treatise on the Culture of Flowers. To which is added, a Supplementary Dissertation, on Soils, Manures &c.

Maddock, James, (Curtis, Samuel (Ed.)).

Verlag: New [Second] Edition. Pub. Harding, London. 1810

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pp.vi, [ii], 271, [16] with 8 fine, hand-coloured, copper engraved plates plus 4-page Publisher s catalogue. 8vo. Hardback. Professional repair to blank corner of one plate. Overall contents nr. fine. Two ownership insc., one dated 1826, the other 1864. More recent full calf leather binding, by Bayntun-Riviere of Bath, with gilt lettering and blind decoration in nr. fine condition. A very pleasing copy indeed. Maddock & Son were one of the most noted nurseries and cultivators of florist s flowers of this period. The Florist s Directory is considered to have been the best English book on florist s flowers for around 30 years. Five plates finely illustrate varieties of Hyacinth, Auricula, Polyanthus, Ranunculas, Tulips, Anemone, Carnation and Picotee. The other three illustrate roots and cultivation equipment including a frame or awning and a winter repository for Auriculas and Carnations. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 60854

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Titel: The Florist s Directory, A Treatise on the ...

Verlag: New [Second] Edition. Pub. Harding, London. 1810

Einband: Hardcover