R. Lewis Castle

The Pear - With Chapters on Propagation and General Culture R. Lewis Castle

A comprehensive and beginner-friendly handbook on the cultivation of pears, this volume is perfect for those with little previous experience, and is not to be missed by collectors of vintage fruit growing literature. "The Pear" has been carefully selected for modern readers, and contains all the information needed for successful pear production. Contents include: "History", "Evolution and Improvement", "Flavour", "Ornamental Uses", "General Culture", "Gathering and Propagation", "Diseases", "Pears for Market", "Foreign and Home Trade", "Essentials", "Selected Pears", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this book now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on growing fruit.