"H.M. Stringfellow, in this 1896 work, aims to show that the principles of horticulture, as they were put into practice at the time, are wrong and that there is a more natural, easier, and inexpensive way to grow fruit than was commonly done. While some of the details are most applicable to growers in the South (the author being from Texas), the basic ideas of the work should be of interest to farmers throughout the United States."

"This 1871 volume, a revision and enlargement by William Robinson of John Loudon's original text, is a classic work on the growth and management of fruits and vegetables."

Manning and Ives's 1844 guide is a complete source of botanical and growing information on fruits that can be cultivated in the New England region.

Will Tracy's 1907 book is a practical work on all aspects of the growing of the most popular of garden vegetables-the tomato.

"Bliss Brown's 1916 volume is a complete source of information on the marketing, packaging, and transportation of fruit for sale."

"Franklin Elliott's 1854 volume is a comprehensive reference on American fruits, providing information on the history, propagation, culture, and management of commonly grown varieties, with a botanical sketch of each fruit."

Eben Rexford published his 1909 work with the aim of helping householders to create their own gardens and grow produce for their families.

Joseph Harris's 1883 introduction to gardening provides young people in particular with the information they need to create successful vegetable gardens.

Joseph Harris's 1883 introduction to gardening provides young people in particular with the information they need to create successful vegetable gardens.

George Jaques's work from 1849 offers a wealth of useful information on the types of fruits that can be grown in the interior sections of New England as well as their cultivation and management.

This 1911 work by Jacob Biggle is a simple and concise yet complete introduction to fruiting trees.

This book is aimed at the majority of us who live in terraced houses, high rise flats, town houses and semi-detached properties with a small garden and often nowhere to grow but the patio. It shows how to make the most of pots and planters; how to plan for a reasonable yield; and how never to run out of at least something to special eat. You might not have all the space in the world, but you can enjoy all the flavour in the world. With the step-by-step instructions in this book you will be able to grow, nurture and harvest your own fruit, vegetables and herbs in a range of pots and containers, including recycled ones such as plastic milk bottles, and kitchen sinks.

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.

"Noted agriculture educator Samuel Green's 1914 volume resulted from the author's work teaching fruit culture at the University of Minnesota. It gives practical advice on all aspects of fruit-culture, including the planting and care of the orchard and information on insects and diseases, as well as providing descriptions of popular American fruits and nuts."

"Liberty Hyde Bailey (1858-1954) was an American horticulturist, botanist, and cofounder of the American Society for Horticultural Science. A prolific author, Bailey sets out in this 1898 book the principles for growing fruit in America with detailed descriptions of suitable fruits and instructions on how to cultivate and market them."

George Roeding's practical guide to the planting and cultivation of fruit in California was originally published in 1915.

"Originally designed as a textbook for high school students, Samuel Green's 1915 work provides clear, concise, and comprehensive directions for the establishment, maintenance, and harvesting of a home or professional vegetable garden."

U.P. Hedrick's 1922 volume provides detailed descriptions of hardy fruits grown in North America.

"From 1892, this work by Joseph Cheal is a practical introduction to the growing of fruit for the amateur gardener."

Frank Waugh's 1913 work is an introduction and basic reference on fruit culture for novice growers.

Allotment and small-scale gardeners seeking to gain the most productivity from their land will benefit from the advice in this 1918 work.

This 1918 work by Maurice Kains provides home growers of fruit with practical information to help them increase their production and enhance their lives.

"Jacob Biggle's 1912 work seeks to provide practical guidance for the successful cultivation of vegetables, fruits, and flowers, whether for pleasure or profit."

Fred Sears's 1914 work is an in-depth look at the principles and practices of successful orcharding.

William Pabor's work from 1883 is a concise guide to the culture of fruit in Colorado at the turn of the 20th century.