Grapes, Peaches, Nectarines And Melons

This early work is a fascinating read for any gardening enthusiast or historian, but contains much information that is still useful and practical today. It is a thoroughly recommended title for the amateur or professional arborist's shelf. Contents Include: Vines - History of the Vine, Vineries, Vine Borders, Planting Vines, First Year's Growth, Second Year's Growth, General Management, Vines in a Mixed House, Renovating Old and Sickly Vines, Vines in Pots, Outdoor Vines, Propagation of Vines, Select Varieties of Grapes, The Grape Grower's Troubles and Difficulties, Exhibiting Grapes, A Year's Work among Vines, Peaches and Nectarines - Culture under Glass, Outdoor Culture, A Year's Work among Peaches, Melons - Greenhouse Culture, A Year's Work among Melons and an Index. 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.