The science of horticulture. Including a practical system for the management of fruit trees, arranged on demonstrative physiological principles / illustrated by sketches, in twelve plates. With a commentary on the works of Bradley, Hitt, Miller, Forsyth, Knight, Kirwan, Sir Humphry Davy, and Mrs. Ibbotson. By Joseph Hayward.

  • Hayward, Joseph, active 1798-1824.
Date:
1818
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Credit: The science of horticulture. Including a practical system for the management of fruit trees, arranged on demonstrative physiological principles / illustrated by sketches, in twelve plates. With a commentary on the works of Bradley, Hitt, Miller, Forsyth, Knight, Kirwan, Sir Humphry Davy, and Mrs. Ibbotson. By Joseph Hayward. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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