This vintage book is a detailed guide to growing apples for beginners. Written in simple, plain language and full of useful illustrations and invaluable tips, this guide constitutes a must-read for prospective growers, and may also be of utility to those with more experience. Contents include: "e;Stocks"e;, "e;Types of Trees to Plant"e;, "e;Soil and Planting"e;, "e;Feeding of Apples"e;, "e;General Hints on the Pruning of Fruit Trees"e;, "e;Pruning of Newly Planted Apples"e;, "e;Pruning of Established Apples"e;, "e;Pruning of Cordons and Espaliers"e;, "e;Pruning of Tip Bearing Varieties"e;, "e;Thinning of Apples"e;, etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. We are republishing this book now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on growing fruit and vegetables.

All aspects of apple growing are dealt with in this handy volume written by an expert on the subject. Thoroughly recommended reading for the budding home gardener, it contains a wealth of information forming a complete how-to guide. Illustrated with black and white drawings and diagrams. This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience.