Originally published in 1901. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Obscure Press are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. Asparagus: Its culture for home use and for market, a practical treatise on the planting, cultivation, harvesting, marketing, and preserving of Asparagus, with notes on its history and botany Contents Include Historical Sketch Botany Cultural Varieties Seed Growing The Raising Of Plants Selection Of Plants The soil and its preparation Planting Cultivation Fertilizers and fertilizing Harvesting and marketing Forcing Preserving asparagus Injurious insects Fungus diseases Asparagus culture in different locations Index

A Practical Treatise On The Planting, Cultivation, Harvesting, Marketing, And Preserving Of Asparagus, With Notes On Its History And Botany.

A Practical Treatise On The Planting, Cultivation, Harvesting, Marketing, And Preserving Of Asparagus, With Notes On Its History And Botany.

If you've ever wanted to grow Asparagus you've found the right book. F.M. Hexamer gathers a wealth of information in one place. He includes chapters on the history of Asparagus, seed growing, raising the plants, soil preparation, planting, choosing good plant, harvesting, and marketing. He also includes chapters on common diseases and pests. Each chapter is illustrated with drawings and photos of the process. If you are a home hobbyist or want to make a living Asparagus farming, this volume is a nice edition to any horticulturist's library.

A Practical Treatise On The Planting, Cultivation, Harvesting, Marketing, And Preserving Of Asparagus, With Notes On Its History And Botany.

Originally published in 1901. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Obscure Press are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. Asparagus: Its Culture For Home Use And For Market - A Practical Treatise On The Planting, Cultivation, Harvesting, Marketing, And Preserving Of Asparagus, With Notes On Its History And Botany Contents include: Historical Sketch - Botany - Cultural Varieties - Seed Growing - The Raising Of Plants - Selection Of Plants - The soil and its preparation - Planting - Cultivation - Fertilizers and fertilizing - Harvesting and marketing - Forcing - Preserving asparagus - Injurious insects - Fungus diseases - Asparagus culture in different locations - Index