SYLVA FLORIFERA:; The Shrubbery historically and botanically treated; with observations on the formation of ornamental plantations, and picturesque scenery
by PHILLIPS, Henry
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About This Item
London: Longman et. al, 1823. First edn. Two volumes. 8vo, pp. 336, 333. Bound in 3/4 calf and marble boards, spines stamped with gilt. A nice clean copy. Atafles 7867; Pritzel 742. A banker at Worthing, Phillips (1775-1838) was a fellow of the Royal Horticultural Society and the Linnaean Society. He was the author of Pomarium Britannicum and History of Cultivated Vegetables. This is a guide to ornamental planting and includes discussion of arbor vite, the holly, privet, rhododendron, etc., as well as 52 pages on the rose.
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- Second Life Books Inc (US)
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- 14083
- Title
- SYLVA FLORIFERA:; The Shrubbery historically and botanically treated; with observations on the formation of ornamental plantations, and picturesque scenery
- Author
- PHILLIPS, Henry
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edn
- Publisher
- Longman et. al
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1823
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- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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