Practical Treatise on The Grape Vine. Edinburgh: Blackwood, 1879. Ninth Edition. Pp, 99 + catalogue. A good copy in green cloth covers, with some wear to tip and tail of spine and corners.

First published in 1862, each subsequent edition was enlarged. Thirty-nine topics covered and with engraved illustrations.

With sections on Shape & Size of Vinery; Bottom-Heat; Ventilation; Drainage: Coverings; Composts: Preparing young Vines: Season for Planting; First Year Treatments: The Fruiting Year: Pruning Vines: Grafting and inarching: Selection of Vines