1802 The Forcing Fruit and Kitchen Gardener: Comprehending the Forcing of Asparagus, Cucumber, Cherries, Figs, Grapes, Melons, Mushrooms, Nectarines, Peaches, Pineapples and Strawberries. Together with the Management of the Green-House - CUlture of Wall and Orchard Fruit - Kitchen Vegetables, Sallads, and Herbs

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Illustrated, Rebound, Very Scarce

A very scarce work. The third edition of this work. An extensive and fascinating work on gardening, looking in particular are the growing of fruit and vegetables for use in the kitchen. Discussing mushrooms, asparagus, cucumbers, grapes, strawberries, nectarines, and more. Illustrated with six plates. Collated, complete. Written by Walter Nicol, a Scottish garden designed. He wrote several books on practical horticulture, including 'The Practical Planter', 'The Gardener's Kalendar', and 'The Villa Garden Directory'. With sixteen pages of publisher's adverts to the rear.