The American Gardener's Calendar: Adapted to the Climates and Seasons of the United States : Containing a Complete Account of All the Work Necessary to be Done ... for Every Month in the Year ; with Ample Practical Directions for Performing the Same ...B. Graves, no. 40, North Fourth-Street, 1806 - 648 pages |
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