Sylva, or a discourse of forest-trees, and the propagation of timber in His Majesties dominions / By J. E[velyn] esq.; as it was deliver'd in the Royal Society the XVth of October, [1662], upon occasion of certain quæries propounded to that illustrious assembly, by the honorable the principal officers, and commissioners of the Navy. To which is annexed Pomona; or, an appendix concerning fruit-trees in relation to cider; the making and several ways of ordering it. Published by express order of the Royal Society. Also Kalendarium hortense; or, gard'ners almanac. Directing what he is to do monethly throughout the year.

  • Evelyn, John, 1620-1706.
Date:
1664
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Credit: Sylva, or a discourse of forest-trees, and the propagation of timber in His Majesties dominions / By J. E[velyn] esq.; as it was deliver'd in the Royal Society the XVth of October, [1662], upon occasion of certain quæries propounded to that illustrious assembly, by the honorable the principal officers, and commissioners of the Navy. To which is annexed Pomona; or, an appendix concerning fruit-trees in relation to cider; the making and several ways of ordering it. Published by express order of the Royal Society. Also Kalendarium hortense; or, gard'ners almanac. Directing what he is to do monethly throughout the year. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Argon ^ l.i. That famous Ship built of the Dodonz- an Oa\. The Epiftle Dedicatory. vating our decaying Woods, contribute to your Powerss to ourgreatefl Wealth and Safety ;fince7 whiles your Majefty is furnifh'd to fend forth thofe Argos, and Trojan Horfes, about this your Illand, ype are to fear nothing from without it • and whilef We remain obedient to your Commands and great Example, nothing from within it: For, as no Jewel in your Majeflies refplendent Crown can render you fo much Luftre and Glory as your regards to Navigation • fo> nor can any thing im* peach your Navigation, and the Reputation of That, whiles you continue thus careful of your Woods and torefts. I Jhall add no more Sir to This, then to fuoplicate your Majefties gracious Acceptance of my Obedience to the Commands of your S 0 Cl B FY> who impos'd this Province on, SIR., Your Majeflies ever Loyal, says-court, moft Obedient, and Faithful May 29. 1663. Subject, and Servant f. EVSLltA£.