Abstract
Contents: Preface by the General Editors Introductory Note Part One: Books for Housewives: Thomas Tusser, title page 'The points of Huswifrie' in Fiue hundreth points of good husbandry (1574) John Partridge, The Treasurie of hidden secrets (1627) William Lawson, title page and pp1-26 'The Covntrie Hovsewifes Garden' in A New Orchard and Garden with The Countrie Housewife's Garden (1618): Gervase Markham, title page and extracts from Covntrey Contentments or the English Husvvife (1623). Part Two: Books for Ladies: Thomas Harris, 'The Ladys Diversion in her Garden', title page and pp161-176 in Hannah Woolley, The Accomplisht Ladys Delight (1675) Charles Evelyn, title page 'The Ladys Recreation or, The Third and Last Part of the Art of Gardening Improv'd' in John Lawrence, The Art of Gardening Improv'd (1718) Appendix: Pierre (Peter) Erondelle (Erondel), title page, 'The 12.Dialogue' in The French Garden: for Ladies and Gentlewomen to Walke In (1605) .
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