CONTENTS.

Of the Fig , rz

‘the Description and Culture of the befi forts ofFigs, hy John Merlet Esq-, 28

Chap. I.

Of Vines, their Culture and Managements accord-ing to the Practice of the greatest Virtuoso's inFrance: With the Names and Descriptions ofall the best kinds of Grapes, 34

Concerning the Improvement of old decayed Vinesin a Letter to a Gentleman in Hampshire, 47Observations concerning Vineyards and their Pro-duce , with some Account of the Vineyard nearBath, si

Chap. II.

Of Pears ; a Catalogue of the best forts, with theirDescription, Culture and time of Ripening ; withcurious Observations relating to their Names andQualities, yp

July Pears, Scc. 6 1

August Pears, Scc. 64

September Pears, 6p

October Pears, 72

Pears good in November, 77

December Pears, 82

good in January, 86

Pears good in February, 88

Pears good in March and April, po

Concerning a Pear-tree that bears Fruit twice a

Tear, at Mr. Chapman’r, a curious Nursery-Man , near Pitfield-street, Hoxton, 95

Chap. III.

Of Plums j a Catalogue of the best forts, with theirDescriptions, and some useful Particulars relat-ing to them, 97

Chap.