This antique book contains a thorough guide to setting up and maintaining a plant nursery, including information on lay out, soils, shelters, seasonal alterations, tips on stocking, general economy, and many other aspects conducive to success. Written in clear language and including simple, step-by-step instructions, this profusely illustrated guide constitutes a must-have for anyone with an interest in the topic, and makes for a worthy addition to collections of agricultural and horticultural literature. The chapters of this book include: 'Historical and Statistical Information', 'Nursery Soils and their Care', 'Effects of Nursery Crops on Soil', 'Cover Crops for Nursery Lands', 'Winter Protection of Nurseries', 'Storing Nursery Stock in Frost-Proof Winter Quarters', 'Nursery Tree Trimming', etcetera. We are proud to republish this vintage book, now complete with a new introduction on farming.
This antique book contains a thorough guide to setting up and maintaining a plant nursery, including information on lay out, soils, shelters, seasonal alterations, tips on stocking, general economy, and many other aspects conducive to success. Written in clear language and including simple, step-by-step instructions, this profusely illustrated guide constitutes a must-have for anyone with an interest in the topic, and makes for a worthy addition to collections of agricultural and horticultural literature. The chapters of this book include: 'Historical and Statistical Information', 'Nursery Soils and their Care', 'Effects of Nursery Crops on Soil', 'Cover Crops for Nursery Lands', 'Winter Protection of Nurseries', 'Storing Nursery Stock in Frost-Proof Winter Quarters', 'Nursery Tree Trimming', etcetera. We are proud to republish this vintage book, now complete with a new introduction on farming.
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