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The Theory and Practice of Gardening : Wherein is Fully Handled all that Relates to Fine Gardens, Commonly called Pleasure-Gardens, as Parterres, Groves, Bowling-Greens &c. ....
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Illustrated book, London: printed by Geo. James 1712
Rights: Public Domain
The Libraries, Metropolitan Museum of Art New York NY, Presented in memory of Daniel W. Langton Landscape Architect by Mrs. Langton
Title: The Theory and Practice of Gardening : Wherein is Fully Handled all that Relates to Fine Gardens, Commonly called Pleasure-Gardens, as Parterres, Groves, Bowling-Greens &c. ....
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Illustrated book, London: printed by Geo.
James 1712.
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