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1 An introduction to a general system of hydrostaticks and hydraulicks, philosophical and practical. Wherein the most reasonable and advantageous methods of raising and conducting water, for the watering noblemens and gentlemens seats, buildings, gardens, &c. are carefully (and in a manner not yet publish'd in any language) laid down. Containing in general a physico-mechanical enquiry into the original and rise of springs, and of all the hypotheses relating thereto; as also the principles of waterworks, and the draughts and descriptions of some of the best engines for raising and distributing water, for the supply of country seats, cities, towns corporate, &c. ... / by Samuel Switzer Stephen Switzer 1729 Engelska
2 The practical fruit-gardener. Being the newest and best method of raising, planting and pruning all sorts of fruit-trees, agreeably to the experience and practice of the most eminent gardeners and nurserymen. By Stephen Switzer. Revised and recommended by the Reverend Mr. Laurence and Mr. Bradley. The second edition. To which are added three new plans, and other large additions Stephen Switzer 1731 Engelska
3-6 A compendious method for the raising of the Italian brocoli - Spanish cardoon, celeriac, finochi, and other foreign kitchen-vegetables. As also an account of the La Lucerne, St. Foyne, clover, and other grass-seeds. The third edition revis'd; ... By Stephen Switzer (flera utgåvor) Stephen Switzer 1735 Engelska
7 A dissertation on the true Cythisus of the ancients. Proving that the Medicago, or Cythisus Maranthæ, (not the bastard Sena, as asserted by a late author) is the plant that was held in so great esteem among the Romans. Also that it may be successfully made use of for the improvement of the most dry, barren, hilly land, ... By Stephen Switzer Stephen Switzer 1735 Engelska
8-10 The practical fruit-gardener - Being the best and newest method of raising, planting, and pruning all sorts of fruit-trees, ... By Stephen Switzer. Revised and recommended by the Revd. Mr. Laurence and Mr. Bradley. Adorn'd with proper plans (flera utgåvor) Stephen Switzer 1763 Engelska
11 An introduction to a general system of hydrostaticks and hydraulicks, philosophical and practical. ... In two volumes. By Stephen Switzer Stephen Switzer 1729 Engelska
12 The practical kitchen gardiner: or, a new and entire system of directions for his employment in the melonry, kitchen-garden, and potagery, in the several seasons of the year. ... The whole methodiz'd and improv'd, by Stephen Switzer, Stephen Switzer 1727 Engelska
13 The nobleman, gentleman, and gardener's recreation - or, an introduction to gardening, planting, agriculture, and the other business and pleasures of a country life. By Stephen Switzer Stephen Switzer 1715 Engelska
14 An universal system of water and water-works - philosophical and practical. In four books. Faithfully digested, from the most approv'd writers on this subject, by Stephen Switzer. ... In two volumes Stephen Switzer 1734 Engelska
15 A dissertation on the true Cythisus of the ancients. Proving that the Medicago or Cythisus Maranthæ (not the bastard Sena, as asserted by a late author) is the plant that was held in so great esteem among the Romans. Also that it may be successfully made use of for the improvement of the most dry, barren, hilly land, ... In a letter to a nobleman, who favour'd this enquiry. To which is added, an account of the great profits ... Also a catalogue of the best seeds, ... By Stephen Switzer Stephen Switzer 1731 Engelska
16 A compendious method for the raising of the Italian brocoli, Spanish cardoon, celeriac, finochi, and other foreign kitchen-vegetables - as also an account of the la lucerne, St. Foyne, clover, and other grass-seed Stephen Switzer 1729 Engelska
17 Ichnographia rustica, or, The nobleman, gentleman, and gardener's recreation - containing directions for the surveying and distributing of a country-scat into rural and extensive gardens, by the ornamenting and decoration of distant prospects, farms, parks, paddocks, &c. Originally calculated ... for the embellishment of countries in general; as also for an introduction to a general system of agriculture and planting. Illustrated with above fifty copper plates Stephen Switzer 1742 Engelska
18 A dissertation on the true cythisus of the ancients - proving that the medicago or Cythisus maranthae ... is the plant that was held in so great esteem among the Romans : also that it may be successfully made use of for the improvement of the most dry, barren, hilly land ... : to which is added, an account of the great profits which arise ... from sowing the lucerne and burning of clay : also a catalogue of the best seeds Stephen Switzer 1731 Engelska
19 A compendious, but more particular method, than has ever yet been published, for the raising Italian brocoli, Spanish cardoon, celeriac, fenochi, and other foreign kitchen vegetables; so as to make them dishes more generally used than hithero they have been. - As also a more authentic account of the La Lucerne, St. Foyne, clover, and other grass seeds, for the improvement of land than is at present to be found in any books of husbandry, or gardening. Drawn up at the desire of several gentlemen, for the use of their bailiffs and gardeners in the country, where these particulars are not so well known. To which is added, the new, but very useful method of burning of clay, for the improvement of land; which may very well be placed amougst the greatest, cheapest, and most useful improvements in husbandry, that this, or any other age has produced. As also, an appendix, wherein is contained a further and full account of the La Lucerne, its perfections, imperfections, &c. and how it may be sown so as to answer its character, and promote its well growing in this soil. By S.S. Author of the practical fruit and kitchen gardener, &c Stephen Switzer 1728 Engelska
20 The country gentleman's companion - Or, Ancient husbandry restored; and modern husbandry improved. By Stephen Switzer, gardiner. Shewing, I. The most expeditions manner of raising and propagating foreign sallads and other kitchen plants, viz. Italian brocoli, Spanish cardoon, celeriac, finochi, &c. rendring them more useful dishes than they have hitherto been. II. The method of buring clay, proving it to be not only the cheapest, but the best discovery for the improvement of land, especially that which is cold and poor, ever yet practiced. Invented by the Right Honourable George Earl of Halifax. III. The great improvement of land by grass seeds, viz. The Lucerne, St. Foyne, Clover, Reygre, Trefoyle, &c. The quantities to be sown on an acre and the soil proper for the reception of each kind of seed. IV. The excellency of the medicago, or cythisus maranthae of the ancients; demonstrating that plant, (so much esteemed by the Romans) to be the best fodder for all kinds of cattle, poultry, bees, &c. from its hardiness, being capable of enduring the severest weather, and prospering on the most barren, dry land; fully answering the character given of it by columella, cato, pliny, varrro, virgil, &c. With a detection of the errors of some writers relating to this plant Stephen Switzer 1732 Engelska

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