A Treatise on the Culture and Management of Fruit-Trees

by William Forsyth

$1,250 · Offered by Donald A. Heald Rare Books · No longer available

First edition

Contemporary speckled calf, expertly rebacked to style, flat spine ruled in gilt, red morocco lettering piece First edition of a classic work on all aspects of growing fruit trees. 'William Forsyth was one of that legion of Scottish gardeners who spent their working lives south of the border. His career began at Chelsea Physic Garden and continued at Syon House, until he returned to Chelsea in 1771 to take over the care of the garden from Philip Miller ... In

• Binding: Leather

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