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A treatise on the theory and practice of landscape gardening, adapted to North America; : with a view to the improvement of country residences. : Comprising historical notices and general principles of the art directions for laying out grounds and arranging plantations, the description and cultivation of hardy trees, decorative accompaniments to the house and grounds, the formation of pieces of artificial water, flower gardens, etc. : With remarks on rural architecture. / By A.J. Downing, author of Designs for cottage residences, etc..

Athenaeum of Philadelphia - American Imprints 1850 Downing
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Physical Description:
xiv, [17]-532 p., [19] leaves of plates : ill., plans ; 25 cm.
Edition:
Fourth edition, enlarged, revised, and newly illustrated.
Other Title:
Landscape gardening and rural architecture
Place of Publication:
New York: ; George P. Putnam, 155 Broadway. ; London: : Longman, Brown, Green and Longmans., 1850, c1849.
Notes:
  • Edition statement precedes statement of responsibility.
  • "R. Craighead, printer. 112 Fulton Street, New York."--T.p. verso.
  • Spine title: Landscape gardening and rural architecture.
  • Historical sketches -- Beauties of landscape gardening -- Wood and plantations -- Deciduous ornamental trees -- Evergreen ornamental trees -- Vines and climbing plants -- Treatment of ground-formation of walks -- Treatment of water -- Landscape or rural architecture -- Embellishments, architectural, rustic and floral.
  • Engraved frontis. signed: Drawn by A.J. Davis, engraved by H. Jordan.
  • In publisher's full decorated cloth binding.
Local Notes:
  • Athenaeum copy: Gift of Guy Garrison.
  • Athenaeum has another copy of 4th edition (1849) as well as previous editions.
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Hitchcock, H.R. Amer. architectural books, 358

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