Journal of the Royal Horticultural Society, Vol XIV, 1892

Containing articles and presentations on Conifers

Author

Rev W Wilks, and Mr John Weathers (editors)

Publisher

Spottiswoode & Co, London, 1892

Journal of the Royal Horticultural Society, Vol XIV, 1892

Printing Details

First edition. Hardback, rebound in pebbled cloth with simple gilt titling to spine. 21.5 × 13.5cm, 588pp, 7pp [3]

A rare late Victorian issue of the Royal Horticultural Society's Journal. This edition serves as a report into the Conifer Conference, and containing several articles, speeches and presentations about conifers. A flavour of the contents:

The Coniferae of Japan by H J Vetch,

Conifers at Orton Longueville by A H Harding,

The Value in the British Islands of Introduced Conifers by Malcolm Dunn,

Insects Injurious to Coniferae by W F H Blandford,

Pinetum Danicum by Prof. Carl Hansen.

There are also list of the largest specimens, general statistics, and list of conifers exhibited.

Condition

The binding is a little dull, with the remains of a small sticker to the spine and a tear to the fabric at the head of the spine. Some age-toning to the pages but the inner binding is secure and the books remains in strong readable condition.

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