{"product_id":"golden-harvest-grass-seeding-days-on-banks-peninsula-by-john-coulson","title":"GOLDEN HARVEST: Grass-Seeding Days on Banks Peninsula by John Coulson","description":"\u003cp\u003eGOLDEN HARVEST: Grass-Seeding Days on Banks Peninsula\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eby John Coulson\u003cbr\u003eintroduction by G.P.A. de Latour\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 0908564554\u003cbr\u003eFormat: small card cover\u003cbr\u003ePublished: Dunmore Press 1979, 1st edition\u003cbr\u003eSize (mm): 145 w x 205 h x 8 d\u003cbr\u003ePages: 97\u003cbr\u003eSKU: A5L\/2606\/U314\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eABOUT\u003cbr\u003eThe story of pioneers who developed the cocksfoot grass seed industry on the rugged slopes of Banks Peninsula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Banks Peninsula became a world-renowned hub for cocksfoot (Dactylis glomerata) grass seed production. The industry grew out of a symbiotic relationship with native forest clearance; as the dense bush was logged or burned off, early settlers sowed cocksfoot seed directly into the fresh ash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOften referred to as \"the seed that followed the sawmill,\" this hardy pasture grass thrived on the steep hillsides where standard plowing was impossible. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIllustrated throughout with monochrome images, drawings and maps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCONDITION\u003cbr\u003eImmaculate, near new with only light wear on covers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIMAGES\u003cbr\u003eAre of the actual item and depict all need to know detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eREMARKS\u003cbr\u003eScarce\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Unicorn Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55452838625572,"sku":"A5L\/2606\/U314","price":47.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1013\/1901\/6740\/files\/3917756768836384886.jpg?v=1790046778","url":"https:\/\/unicornbooks.co.nz\/products\/golden-harvest-grass-seeding-days-on-banks-peninsula-by-john-coulson","provider":"Unicorn Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}