Identifier: veitchsmanualof00kent (find matches)
Title: Veitch's manual of the coniferae : containing a general review of the order, a synopsis of the species cultivated in Great Britain, their botanical history, economic properties, place and use in arboriculture, etc
Year: 1900 (1900s)
Authors: Kent, Adolphus Henry Veitch, James Herbert, 1868-1907 James Veitch & Sons
Subjects: Conifers Conifers
Publisher: Chelsea : J. Veitch
Contributing Library: University of British Columbia Library
Digitizing Sponsor: University of British Columbia Library

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