Title continues - The Two First being Dialogues between a Gentleman and a Gardener. Containing The Methods of Making, operating and Improving a Fruit and Kitchen-Garden; with many New Experiments. Translated from the Second Edition Printed at Paris. The Four last Parts treat of the Manner of Planting and Cultivating most Kinds of Flowers, Plants, Shrubs and Under-Shrubs, necessary for the Adorning of Gardens; Explaining the Art of Making and Disposing of Parterres, Arbours of Greens, Woodworks, Arches, Columns, and other Compartments proper for the most Beautiful Gardens and Plantations. Translated from the French of the Sieur Louis Liger.Heretofore Publish'd, in Two Volumes, with several Alterations and Additions proper for our English Culture, by George London and Henry Wise. The Second Edition Revis'd : Now publish'd in One Volume, by Joseph Carpenter. First edition thus. 8vo., frontispiece plus 20 engraved plates, one folding, occasional engraved initials, vignettes and illustrations within the text. Preface by Joseph Carpenter, Contents List. Recent reback, full calf, original boards and endpapers, spine with five raised bands, contrasting label and gilt title; pp. 266/7 misnumbered as 270/1 and pp. 270/1 misnumbered as 266/7. A surprisingly uncommon and rather sought-after work. Please note that there is some browning (please see photos) , priced accordingly. ESTC T120320