2 vols,., original binding, full panelled calf, spine with 5 raised bands and gilt numbers. 17 engraved plates. 8vo ., Vol.1 pp. (15), 427, (5) 7 engraved plates, two of which are folding, final 5 pages are publisher s catalogue; Vol. 2., pp. (16), 479, 10 engraved plates, 5 of which are foldong. Decorative headpieces, tailpieces and initial letters to prelims, and chapter beginnings and ends. Previous owner s signature on both volumes - Mary Clifton Her Book. Part I. Concerning the Improvement of Land, by fertilizing bad Soils. Of stocking of Farms with Cattle, Poultry, Fish, Bees, Grasses, Grain, Cyder, etc. Part II. Instructions to a Gardener, wherein is demonstrated the Circulation of Sap, the Generation of Plants, the Nature of Soil, Air and Situation. Of the Profits arising from planting and raising Timber. Part III. Of the Management of Fruit Trees, with particular Observations relating to Grafting, Inarching and Inoculating. Part IV. Remarks on the Disposition of Gardens in general. Of the Method of managing Exotick Plants and Flowers, and naturalising them to our Climate; with an Account of Stoves, and artificial Heats. Much of the text is in the format of correspondence with other gardeners. Top hinge on Vol. 1 very tender and fly leaf detached, spines worn pages 97-112 browned, small tear to margin p. 317, but otherwise a good copy with very clean plates. ESTC T73156.