Systema horti-culturae: or, The art of gardening. : In three books. The I. Treateth of the excellency, scituation, soil, form, walks, arbours, springs, fountains, water-works, grotto's, statues, and other ornaments of gardens, with many rules, and directions, concerning the same. The II. Treateth of all sorts of trees planted for ornament of shade, winter-greens, flower-trees, and flowers, that are propagated or preserv'd in the gardens of the best florists, and the best way's and methods of raising, planting, and improving them. The III. Treateth of the kitchin garden, and of the variety of plants propagated for food, or for any culinary uses: with many general and particular rules, and instructions, for the making hot beds, altering and enriching any sort of garden ground, watering, cleansing, and adapting all sorts of earth to the various plants that are usually planted therein. 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. /
Worlidge, John,active 1669-1698.
London: : Printed for Tho. Dring, at the Harrow over against the Inner-Temple-Gate in Fletstreet.,
1688..
With an additional engraved title page.
With separate dated title page on leaf R2 recto: The gardeners monthly directons ....
Includes index.
With final bookseller's advertisement leaf.
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