Stedman, Ebenezer.

The Practical florist: or A description of the plants usually cultivated in the flower garden; : together with their habits and mode of cultivation. : The whole being a compilation from the best authors, and intended for common use.

Newburyport [Mass.]: Published by E. Stedman, no. 3, West-Row, Market-Square, 1833.

Duodecimo, 72 pages. With one woodblock illustration. A gardener’s reference work, with descriptive entries arranged alphabetically by the Latin names. In original brown cloth covered boards, with an orange, printed paper label with the cover title ‘The Young Florist’s Manual.’ Previous owner's inscription to front fly, small ink stain to bottom of text block, and some foxing throughout. Still near very good. Scarce. [Worldcat cites 6 copies].