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A11622 A perfite platforme of a hoppe garden and necessarie instructions for the making and mayntenaunce thereof, with notes and rules for reformation of all abuses, commonly practised therein, very necessary and expedient for all men to haue, which in any wise haue to doe with hops. Made by Reynolde Scot. Scot, Reginald, 1538?-1599. 1574 (1574) STC 21865; ESTC S103209 29,169 66

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