A Guide to the Orchard and Fruit Garden: Or, An Account of the Most Valuable Fruits Cultivated in Great Britain: with Kalendars of the Work Required in the Orchard and Kitchen Garden During Every Month in the Year |
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Page vi
... sorts which are common in particular districts . In such cases it is to be understood , that the variety omitted is considered either so like some kind already described as to be undeserving of particular notice , or so little valuable ...
... sorts which are common in particular districts . In such cases it is to be understood , that the variety omitted is considered either so like some kind already described as to be undeserving of particular notice , or so little valuable ...
Page xii
... sorts of Flemish Pears which have been raised by cross fertilisation from bad bearers , within the last twenty years , and which are the most prolific fruit trees with which gardeners are acquainted ; witness also Mr. Knight's Cherries ...
... sorts of Flemish Pears which have been raised by cross fertilisation from bad bearers , within the last twenty years , and which are the most prolific fruit trees with which gardeners are acquainted ; witness also Mr. Knight's Cherries ...
Page xiii
... sorts , such as the Muscat Robert , which usher in the season of Pears , should not be brought to a similar state of perfection . There is no kind of fruit , however delicious , that may not be deteriorated , or however worthless , that ...
... sorts , such as the Muscat Robert , which usher in the season of Pears , should not be brought to a similar state of perfection . There is no kind of fruit , however delicious , that may not be deteriorated , or however worthless , that ...
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... sorts usually planted against walls in the Carse of Gowrie . In this country it does well as an open standard , and is an abundant bearer . Its fruit was exhibited at the Horticultural Society , Lon- don , in 1820 . 16. SUGAR - LOAF ...
... sorts usually planted against walls in the Carse of Gowrie . In this country it does well as an open standard , and is an abundant bearer . Its fruit was exhibited at the Horticultural Society , Lon- don , in 1820 . 16. SUGAR - LOAF ...
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... sorts in the county , and a never - failing bearer . The aphis lanigera , a white meally insect , so de- structive to most of our old orchard trees , appears to be set at defiance by the Majetin . An old tree now growing in a garden ...
... sorts in the county , and a never - failing bearer . The aphis lanigera , a white meally insect , so de- structive to most of our old orchard trees , appears to be set at defiance by the Majetin . An old tree now growing in a garden ...
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A Guide to the Orchard and Fruit Garden: Or, an Account of the Most Valuable ... George Lindley No preview available - 2020 |
A Guide to the Orchard and Fruit Garden; Or, an Account of the Most Valuable ... John Lindley,George Lindley No preview available - 2015 |
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