TREATING DISEASES OF THE SOIL BY PORTA AND ZUCCHINI

Istruzione per la coltura dell’acacia albero silvestre americano. Molto conveniente al nostro clima, e che nel corso di 12. anni. . . .’ (bound with) Sulla coltura e use dell’ acacia o robinia Robinia Pseudo....

Fermo: Stamperia de Pallade, 1804. Two works in one. 8vo. 40 pp. (continuous pagination). FIRST EDITION OF THE FIRST WORK, SECOND EDITION OF ZUCCHINI’S LECTURE. Contemporary pasteboards. The title a bit stained, but generally an excellent copy from the library of Jerry Stannard. Item #10661

TREATING DISEASES OF THE SOIL BY PORTA AND ZUCCHINI. First edition of the first work, second edition of Zucchini's lecture. This very scarce work by Porta treats a rare type of acacia, detailing the best soil, climate, and other conditions to insure health and growth. Zucchini's work, originally printed in 1800, treats arboriculture in Italy, specifically the Robinia acaia, as well as the black locust, the natural enemy of this particular tree.

Price: $750.00

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