There are two kinds of fruit growing: that which desires the product primarily for home use, and that which desires it primarily for market. The latter type of fruit-growing is what this text primarily concerns itself with, expounding on the different types of commercial fruit-growing and continuing to outline the differences of methodology and significance thereof in relation to contemporary America. Intrinsic to the progress and evolution of American society, the themes of this scarce text are both interesting and informative, constituting a must-read for both agriculture enthusiasts and...
There are two kinds of fruit growing: that which desires the product primarily for home use, and that which desires it primarily for market. The latte...
"Nature-study not only educates, but it educates nature-ward; and nature is ever our companion, whether we will or no. Even though we are determined to shut ourselves in an office, nature sends her messengers. The light, the dark, the moon, the cloud, the rain, the wind, the falling leaf, the fly, the bouquet, the bird, the cockroach-they are all ours. If one is to be happy, he must be in sympathy with common things. He must live in harmony with his environment. One cannot be happy yonder nor tomorrow: he is happy here and now, or never. Our stock of knowledge of common things should be...
"Nature-study not only educates, but it educates nature-ward; and nature is ever our companion, whether we will or no. Even though we are determine...
This book contains an account of all the contemporary forms in use pertaining to the growing of grapes written as a guide for students of the craft. The subject of grape growing is a tricky one, and notoriously hard to teach to students in a traditional, lecture-based manner. Because of this, Bailey searched for literature with a more hands-on approach to growing, comprehensively detailing the methodology but to no avail. As such, Bailey resolved to assimilate his notes on the subject and create his own material for his students and others, the product of which is this detailed guide....
This book contains an account of all the contemporary forms in use pertaining to the growing of grapes written as a guide for students of the craft. T...
Contained in this text is a series of detailed and comprehensive guides pertaining to the pruning and transplantation of young plants, complete with helpful diagrams and step-by-step instructions. This timeless text loses no value in its age and still constitutes a definitive handbook for green-fingered readers keen on the proper application of botanical methodology. Liberty Hyde Bailey was a prominent horticulturist, botanist and founded the American Society for Horticultural Science. This scarce text is now republished with a introductory biography of the author.
Contained in this text is a series of detailed and comprehensive guides pertaining to the pruning and transplantation of young plants, complete with h...
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.
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republ...
The nursery-manual; a complete guide to the multiplication of plants is the twenty-second edition of the Nursery-Book, re-written and re-set. This comprehensive handbook fist published in 1891 deals with propagation and nursery practice, containing a wealth of information still pivotal to modern horticulture - a book not to be missed by the discerning enthusiast and practitioner. Liberty Hyde Bailey was an esteemed American botanist and horticulturist who founded the American Society for Horticultural Science. This educational classic is republished here with an introductory biography of the...
The nursery-manual; a complete guide to the multiplication of plants is the twenty-second edition of the Nursery-Book, re-written and re-set. This com...
