Sylva, or a discourse of forest-trees, and the propagation of timber in His Majesty's dominions / as it was delivered in the Royal society on the 15th of October, 1662, upon occasion of certain quæries propounded to that illustrious assembly, by the honourable and principal officers and commissioner of the Navy. In two books. Together with an historical account of the sacredness and use of standing groves. Terra, a philosophical essay of earth ... to which is annex'd Pomona; or an appendix concerning fruit-trees ... also Kalendarium hortense; or, the gardener's almanack ... by John Evelyn.

  • John Evelyn
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M. DCC. XXIX
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Credit: Sylva, or a discourse of forest-trees, and the propagation of timber in His Majesty's dominions / as it was delivered in the Royal society on the 15th of October, 1662, upon occasion of certain quæries propounded to that illustrious assembly, by the honourable and principal officers and commissioner of the Navy. In two books. Together with an historical account of the sacredness and use of standing groves. Terra, a philosophical essay of earth ... to which is annex'd Pomona; or an appendix concerning fruit-trees ... also Kalendarium hortense; or, the gardener's almanack ... by John Evelyn. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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