1842-3 The Acacia Tree, Robinia Pseudo Acacia: Its Growth, Qualities, and Uses, with Observations on Planting, Manuring, and Pruning More Facts Relative to the Culture, Qualities, and Uses of the Acacia, Being a Supplement to Mr. Withers's Work on That Valuable Tree

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First Edition, Original Binding, Scarce

Two volumes in one. The first editions of these works. A scarce work. These two volumes contain William Wither's works on Acacia. The acacia is a family of shrubs and trees, specifically native to Africa and Australia. This volume contains; 'The Acacia Tree, Robinia Pseudo Acacia: Its Growth, Qualities, and Uses, with Observations on Planting, Manuring, and Pruning', published by Longman, Orme, Rees, Brown, and Longmans in 1842. 'More Facts Relative to the Culture, Qualities, and Uses of the Acacia, Being a Supplement to Mr. Withers's Work on That Valuable Tree', published in James Shalders in 1843. Written by William Withers. Withers also wrote 'A Memoir on the Planting and Rearing of Forest-Trees'. Prior owner's ink inscription to the recto to the front free endpaper, 'Henry Cook Withers, a gift on St. Valentines 1858'. This is possibly a relative of the author.