This special re-print edition of Newman and Barre's book "Notes on Tomato Varieties and Tomato Diseases" contains a large amount of information on some tomato varieties that were once widely grown in the United States for commercial purposes. Today, the varieties covered are classified as heirloom tomatoes. Written in 1910, included are details on the characteristics, advantages, uses and cultivation of dozens of heirloom tomato varieties that were used commercially around the turn of the century. This short booklet is lavishly illustrated with rare photographs depicting the various features...

This special re-print edition of US Department of Agriculture's book "The Growing and Canning of Tomatoes" contains a large amount of information on how tomatoes are grown, as well as how they were commercially canned during the Great Depression. Written in 1922, included are details on the cultivation of tomatoes, as well as insights into their common diseases. Also of interest is a fascinating look at the commercial tomato canning industry of those days. Note: This edition is a perfect facsimile of the original edition and is not set in a modern typeface. As a result, some type characters...

This special re-print edition of US Department of Agriculture's book "Descriptions of Types of Principal American Varieties of Tomatoes s" contains a large amount of information on some tomato varieties that were once widely grown in the United States for commercial purposes. Today, the varieties covered are classified as heirloom tomatoes. Written in 1933, included are details on the characteristics, advantages, uses and cultivation of several heirloom tomato varieties including the Globe, Bonny Best, Marglobe, Gulf State Market, Santa Clara Canner, Earliana, Stone and others. Today, these...

This special re-print edition of W. Atlee Burpee's book "How To Grow Melons For Market" contains a large amount of old fashioned insights on growing melons and watermelons. Written in 1912, included are details outlining how to grow watermelons and melons successfully. Though originally aimed toward small melon farmers, Atlee's book is ideally suited for the self sustaining gardener who wishes to raise melons and watermelons using tried and true old time methods. Included are also details on the most popular melon and watermelon varieties of the turn of the century, now all considered...

This special re-print edition of the Texas Agriculture Experiment Station's book "The Tomato" contains a basic overview of how to grow tomatoes from seed. Written in 1903, included in this short book are details on growing tomatoes from seed, on how to save tomato seeds from year to year, on historic tomato varieties that are now considered heirlooms, on the construction of cold frames and hot beds for growing tomatoes. Also featured are details on transplanting tomatoes, how to stake or tie them, as well as details on their routine care, fertilization and eventual harvest. Note: This edition...

This special re-print edition of W.H. Wick's book "Tomato Culture in Idaho" contains information on how to successfully grow tomatoes in Idaho, which can also be applied to other cold climates. Written in 1913, included in this short book are details on the results of three of years of research conducted on the best methods to grow tomatoes in Idaho's cold climate, including details on the heirloom tomato varieties that were used in the research. The result is a short, but enlightening read on how to grow tomatoes in Idaho for the best results. Note: This edition is a perfect facsimile of the...

This special re-print edition of US Department of Agriculture's book "American Ginseng: Commercial History, Protection and Cultivation" contains a large amount of information on American Ginseng. Written in 1898, included are details on the history of Ginseng in the United States, as well as how it is produced, cultivated and harvested. Note: This edition is a perfect facsimile of the original edition and is not set in a modern typeface. As a result, some type characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections or minor shadows in the page background.

This special re-print edition of Albert Dygert's book "Crops That Pay: Pecans, Pomelos and Ginseng" contains a large amount of information on Ginseng, Pecans and Pomelos. Written in 1903, included are details on growing ginseng, pomelos and pecans. Note: This edition is a perfect facsimile of the original edition and is not set in a modern typeface. As a result, some type characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections or minor shadows in the page background.

This special re-print edition of M.G. Kain's book "Ginseng: Its Cultivation and Harvesting" contains a large amount of information on growing ginseng Written in 1899, included are details on growing and harvesting ginseng. Chapters include the History of Ginseng, Botany of Ginseng, Starting With Wild Roots, Starting With Seeds, Climate and Location, Soil, Preparation of the Ginseng Beds, Preparation of Permanent Beds, Planting Ginseng Seeds, Treatment of Seedlings, Protection of Beds, Manuring, Selection of Plants For Improvement, Cultivated Roots versus Wild Ginseng Roots, Preparation for...

This special re-print edition of A.R. Harding's book "Ginseng and Other Medicinal Plants" contains a large amount of information on growing and using ginseng, as well as other medicinal herbs. Written in 1908, included are historic details on growing, harvesting and using ginseng and other medicinal herbs. Chapters include Herbs and Plants As A Source of Revenue, List of Plants Having Medicinal Value, Cultivation of Wild Plants, The Story of Ginseng, Ginseng Cultivation, Medicinal Qualities of Ginseng, Ginseng in China, A Michigan Mint Farm, Golden Seal Cultivation, Golden Seal History,...