The modern gardener

Author: Hitt, Thomas, -1770? Publication Year: 1771 Publication Location: London: Printed for Hawes, Clarke & Collins
Full Title:

The modern gardener, or, universal kalendar: containing monthly directions for all the operations of gardening...

Description:

Thomas Hitt was gardener to Lord Robert Manners. He was best known for his treatise on fruit trees. This edition was updated and revised by James Meader, gardener to the Earl of Chesterfield. Meader used selections from Hitt's diaries to expand upon the original edition.

Conservation Needs:

Covers are worn at corners and need repair; front cover is detached; spine needs rebacking. Requires a light cleaning throughout. Requires a custom box for long term preservation.