Sylva, or, A discourse of forest-trees, and the propagation of timber in His Majesties dominions /
Sylva Discourse of forest-trees, and the propagation of timber in His Majesties dominions
by J.E. Esq. ; as it was deliver'd in the Royal Society the xvth of October, MDCLXII, upon occasion of certain quaeries 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 ... ; also Kalendarium hortense, or, Gard'ners almanac, directing what he is to do monethly throughout the year.
- London : Printed by Jo. Martyn, and Ja. Allestry, printers to the Royal Society, and are to be sold at their shop ..., 1664.
- [16], 120, [2], 4, [2], 5-40, [2], 41-50, [2], 55-83, [3] p. : ill. (woodcuts) ; 31 cm. (fol.)
First ed. Cf. Keynes. "Published by express order of the Royal Society." Signatures: A-R⁴ ²A-C⁴ chi D-E⁴ F⁴(F2 + chi) G⁴(-G4) H-L⁴ chi. Title page in red and black, with an engraving of the arms of the Royal Society. Pomona and Kalendarium hortense have separate title pages. Kalendarium has imprint: Printed by J. Macock, for John Martin and James Allestry ..., 1664. Errata on last leaf.
Keynes, G. Evelyn (1968 ed.), 40 Wing E3516 Pritzel 3050
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Forests and forestry--Great Britain--Early works to 1800. Fruit trees--Early works to 1800. Cider--Early works to 1800. Gardening--Early works to 1800.