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EVELYN, JOHN. Sylva; or, A Discourse of Forest-Trees, and the Propagation of Timber. . . to which is annexed, Pomona; or, An Appendix concerning Fruit-Trees in relation to Cider . . . also Kalendarium Hortense; or, Gard'ners Almanac. [16], 120; [4], 1-20, [2], 21-40, [2], 41-50; [2], 55-83, [2] pages, including initial license leaf and final errata leaf. Folio, 298x198 mm, old flexible boards, stained, with modern external stitching; light stain in lower portion of license leaf, occasional marginal soiling, old inscriptions on license leaf and page facing the errata. London: Jo. Martyn and Ja. Allestry, 1664
first edition. "Sylva contains a wealth of interesting information and practical instruction in the growth and management of trees. Most kinds of tree found in the British Isles are systematically described" (Keynes). Garrison-Morton 145.51; Henrey 132; Hunt 296 ("Evelyn's most celebrated horticultural work"); Keynes (Evelyn) 40; Wing E3516.
