Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

This little book is addressed to those gardeners who love chrysanthemums but who perhaps have not had sufficient experience in growing them to produce them at their best. Complete in its unabridged, original form, extensively illustrated and full of instruction that is as useful and practical today as it was when originally published. Contents include - Introduction And Methods Of Propagation - The Culture Of The Japanese Chrysanthemum - Incurved Chrysanthemums - Decorative Varieties - Early-Flowering Chrysanthemums - Single Chrysanthemums - Cascade Chrysanthemums - Anemone-Flowered And...

This book is a complete guide to fruit cultivation, with information on the cultivation of all kinds of hardy fruits in garden and orchard, including planting, pruning, training and propagation, selections of varieties, and descriptions of insect and fungoid pests. Easy-to-digest and profusely illustrated, this fantastic handbook is highly recommended for green-fingered readers, and is not to be missed by the discerning collector. Contents include: The Apple, History, Soils, Propagation, planting, Pruning, Modes of Training, Storing Fruit, Varieties, The Apricot, The Barberry, The Bilberry,...

This antiquarian book contains a popular guide to cultivating vegetables for salads, with information on how to grow all kinds of saladings in the open air, on hotbeds, and under glass. Written in simple, clear language and profusely illustrated, this text will be of significant value to the novice kitchen gardener, and makes for a great addition to collections of allied literature. The chapters of this volume include: American Land Cress History Culture, etc.; Beet History Culture Lifting and Storing Varieties Pests and Diseases; Celeriac History Early Crops Main Crops Late Crops Blanching...

A handy encyclopaedia, perfect for any gardener to keep in the home or greenhouse. Full of expert definitions and descriptions.

This vintage book is a comprehensive guide to growing grapes, peaches, and melons. Complete with helpful illustrations and information on all related aspects, this volume constitutes a must-read for those with an interest in growing fruit, and would make for a fantastic addition to collections of related literature. Contents include: History of the Vine, Vineries Lean-to Three-Quarter Span Span Root Heating, Vine Borders Making Manures for Composts for, Propagation By Eyes By Cuttings By Seeds-By Grafting By Inarching, Planting Time to Plant How to Plant, etc. Many vintage books such as this...