La Flore jardinière
Paris: the Author, 1809. 8vo. vi, 480 pp. FIRST EDITION. With 9 folding engraved plates (plate I detached). Contemporary gilt blue sheep-backed marbled boards. Some light dampstaining and toning. Item #19837
First edition of this privately printed chronological guide to gardening. The first section advises the reader month-by-month what work should be done and what should be planted in the garden. The next part is an exhaustive alphabetical catalog of all the plants that can be grown in France, with notes about the specimen’s ideal climate (many originated in the Americas) and tips for proper cultivation. The plates, which are frequently referenced in the text, illustrate flower beds and greenhouses, grafting techniques, and various stages of plant development.
Pritzel 547.
Price: $1,450.00