The Horticulturist's Rule-Book is an incredibly comprehensive compendium of information on the subject of horticulture. A useful reference for many occupations, this book was originally written with Fruit-Growers, Truck-Gardeners, and Florists in mind, containing a wide range of information and comprising chapters such as: Weeds; Waxes for Grafting and for Wounds; Cements, Mortars, Paints and Glues; Postal Rates and Regulations; Rules; Collecting and Preserving, etc. From a veritable dictionary of pesticides to step-by-step guides, this book constitutes the definitive horticulturalists guide not to be missed by enthusiasts and practitioners. We are proud to republish this scarce text with a new introductory biography of the author.

With Accurate Descriptions Of The Most Estimable Varieties Of Native And Foreign Apples, Pears, Peaches, Plums And Cherries, Cultivated In The Middle States Of America.

This book is a facsimile reprint and may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages.

Designed To Prove The Present Common Mode Of Cultivation Erroneous, And The Cause Of Miscarriage In Crops Of Fruit; Also To Introduce A Cheap And Rational Method Of Cultivating The Varieties Of Each Genus, By Which Ample Crops Of Superior Fruit May Be Uniformly Obtained In All Seasons, And Preserved Beyond The Usual Time Of Maturity.

With Accurate Descriptions Of The Most Estimable Varieties Of Native And Foreign Apples, Pears, Peaches, Plums And Cherries, Cultivated In The Middle States Of America.

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. Although grape growing was a new and experimental endeavour, the principles contained herein are timelessly valuable and still constitute information fundamental to successful grape-growing a must have for enthusiasts of the craft and those interested in its history. Liberty Hyde Bailey was a master of horticulture, botany, and cofounded the American Society for Horticultural Science. This book was originally published in 1893 and is republished now with an introductory biography of the author."

This scarce antiquarian book is included in our special Legacy Reprint Series. In the interest of creating a more extensive selection of rare historical book reprints, we have chosen to reproduce this title even though it may possibly have occasional imperfections such as missing and blurred pages, missing text, poor pictures, markings, dark backgrounds and other reproduction issues beyond our control. Because this work is culturally important, we have made it available as a part of our commitment to protecting, preserving and promoting the world's literature.

This scarce antiquarian book is included in our special Legacy Reprint Series. In the interest of creating a more extensive selection of rare historical book reprints, we have chosen to reproduce this title even though it may possibly have occasional imperfections such as missing and blurred pages, missing text, poor pictures, markings, dark backgrounds and other reproduction issues beyond our control. Because this work is culturally important, we have made it available as a part of our commitment to protecting, preserving and promoting the world's literature.

PREFACE. Im following work has been undertaken, not so much in the hope of adding anything new to what h already known of the culture of the vine, as with a view to colIect the scattered information which exists on the subject in periodicals and kindred works as well as amongst practical men, and to throw it into such a shape as may prove useful to the amateur and the vinedresser. This being our object, we have endeavored to modify and adapt the practice and principles of others to our own climate and wants, and to simplify and explain the processes of the profeessional gardener so that he who reads may practice. To this end we have in general avoided theoretical discussions, and have depended chiefly upon the practice of ourselves and others for the directions here laid down. For although we know that well established principles are the only sure foundation of all right practice, this is not the place for discussing the theoretical grounds upon which these principles rest. A practical work should deal with facts and be a guide to action. As the garden culture of the vine, at least in the northern States, differs from that in the vineyard only in the more thorough preparation of the ground and the larger size of the plants, we have not formally divided the o r iknt o sections corresponding to these two classes, as the principles which govern both are precisely alike. Where, however, some peculiar details of management apply to either we have inserted them in the section to which t. hey properly belong-as under the subject of VINE BORDERS and CARE OF OLD VINES. A full account of the Ohio vineyards is given in the Appendix, amongst other examples of American practice, and the peculiarprinciples which regulate the management of grapes devoted to the production of wine will be found in their appropriate place, riz., in the second part of this work, which is specially devoted to that subject. The varieties of the vine have multiplied so rapidly of late, thnt it would be impossible to give a coinplete list even of those which have been brought out. Seeing then that at best our work must be incomplete in this respect, we have described those only which have been thoroughly proved and rmom mended by some well known society or cultivator. Of the two or three hundred varieties of American grapes of which names are to be found, probably not more than one in ten ham . been tested in 1ocalit iw diEering greatly from the place of their origin. In the execution of our work, we believe that where we have had occasion to make use of the labors of others, due credit has always been given and we have also added a list of tliose books which we have most freely consulted, so that those who desire to make the culture of the grape . a specialty may be directed to original wurce. s of information. That the culture of the grape will ere long attain a position of which its present condition atiords little idea, we have no doubt...

Best known for his classic handbook, "Five Acres and Independence," M. G. Kains contributed a second gem to back-to-the-land literature: his true-life adventures in "We Wanted a Farm." Kains shows how he and his family moved from New York City apartments to a full-fledged farm in easy stages: first to a rented suburban house where they grew a large vegetable garden, then in a purchased suburban house where they concentrated on fruits and berries, and finally on a full-blown farm where they went into fruits and berries in a big way. Kains Dont quit your day job approach allowed them to gain experience without betting the farm: not until they were ready. First published in 1941, Norton Creek Press is proud to bring this charming book back into print.

Originally published in 1913, this is a wonderfully detailed and simple guide to, first, growing and then cooking your own vegetables. A hugely useful tome for the kitchen gardener, written with simple, easy to follow instructions and hints and tips. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Home Farm Books are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. Contents Include: The Kitchen Garden and The Cook Culture and Recipes - Salad Plants and Salads - Miscellaneous Sauces - Miscellaneous Soups - Miscellaneous Dishes - Cheese Dishes - Cakes and Puddings Without Eggs - Cool Drinks - Successional Cropping in Small Gardens - Little Known Vegetables - Hints on Vegetable Cooking In Bags

How to turn your backyard garden into a Green Machine. There is something supremely satisfying about pulling out of the backyard garden a big head of crisp lettuce, a half-dozen ripe, red tomatoes, a basketful of Sugar Snap peas, or any one of the dozen or more fresh vegetables growing there. Well, you too can turn your backyard into a cornucopia of plenty from spring through summer and fall, and you don't need a green thumb. All you need is a little know-how.

This book can bring you there. In exacting detail, it will take you step-by-step into the world of gardening, teaching you how to:

* Build your own plant incubator and cold frame.
* Start your own seedlings in the middle of winter.
* Harness the sun.
* Turn poor soil into gardener's gold.
* Collect and use rainwater.
* Stretch out your garden space.
* Grow super sized vegetables.
* And utilize dozens of tricks to turn your little plot of land into a Green Machine.

With this book, new gardeners can learn how to do it, and experienced gardeners can learn how to do it better.

If you like fresh veggies, you'll love this book.

Originally published in 1919, this is a wonderfully detailed book about the art of producing jam. Although it addresses larger scale production, all of its hints, tips and recipes are equally useful in the smaller kitchen. Contents Include Raw Materials-Fruits, sugars, pectinous or jelly producing bodies, Citric and tartaric acids, preservatives Apparatus and Plant-Machinery used for preliminary treatment of fruit and other raw materials, Heat producing apparatus and boiling pans, receptacles, pots and jars, etc., cleaning and sterilising plant for same Manufacturing Operations-Gooseberries, strawberries, cherries, raspberries, loganberries, black currants, apricots, peaches, oranges {marmalade}, plums, apples, pears, quinces, mixed fruit jams, fruit jellies. Bottled Fruits Fruit, bottles bottling, heating or sterilizing process, canned fruits Packing And General Handling of Jams Chemical And Biological Examination of Raw Materials and Finished Substances Other Preserved Fruit Products and Allied Manufactures Mince Meat, table jellies

Originally published in 1898, this brilliant little manual tells you everything you need to know about the mushroom cultivation. Contents Include Necessary Conditions Materials Required Preparation of Materials Making Beds Under cover Treatment of Beds Under Cover Selection pf Spawn Culture in Houses Culture in Sheds Culture in Cellars Culture in Shelves Culture out of Doors Mushroom Enemies