THE FLORIST'S DIRECTORY, a treatise on the culture of flowers.To which is added, a supplementary dissertation,on soils,manures etc by James Maddock; Florist.
Book Description
A very sound and attractive copy in re-backed panelled calf with raised bands of the first book devoted entirely to "Florists Flowers" including the Auricula, Anemone, Carnation, Hyacinth,Tulip, Polyanthus & Ranunculus with eight fine copper plates. A new improved edition by Samuel Curtis. 8vo. viii.(i)2-271pps. bookplate of Rear Admiral Purvis to the pastedown, marbled edges & endpapers.
Author
MADDOCK, James [Florist] and Samuel Curtis.
Date
1810
Publisher
LONDON: Printed for John Harding 36 St James's Street.1810.
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