Liberty Hyde Bailey

This special edition of 'Hints on Planting Orchards' was written by Liberty Hyde Bailey, and first published in 1894, making it well over a century old. It is also known as 'Bulletin 69, ' issued by the Experiment Station Extension of Cornell University, Ithaca, NY. The book covers topics like Preparation of Land, When to Plant, How to Plant Trees, Trimming the Trees, and more. A super-short, fast read for all those interested in Orchard management, or those who like to read about horticultural history. IMPORTANT NOTE - Please read BEFORE buying THIS BOOK IS A REPRINT. IT IS NOT AN ORIGINAL COPY. This book is a reprint edition and is a perfect facsimile of the original book. It is not set in a modern typeface and has not been digitally enhanced. As a result, some characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections, blurring, or minor shadows in the page background. This book appears exactly as it did when it was first printed. DISCLAIMER: Due to the age of this book, some methods or practices may have been deemed unsafe or unacceptable in the interim years. In utilizing the information herein, you do so at your own risk. We republish antiquarian books without judgment, solely for their historical and cultural importance, and for educational purposes. If purchasing a book more than 50 years old, especially for a minor, please use due diligence and vet the text before gifting.

This special edition of 'Cross Breeding and Hybridizing Plants' was written by Liberty Hyde Bailey, and first published in 1892, making it well over a century old. Bailey documents his own successes and failures at hybridizing and cross-breeding various varieties of fruits, flowers, and vegetables. A very short, fast read for all those interested in hybridizing and cross-breeding their own plants, or those interested in the practice from a historical standpoint. IMPORTANT NOTE - Please read BEFORE buying THIS BOOK IS A REPRINT. IT IS NOT AN ORIGINAL COPY. This book is a reprint edition and is a perfect facsimile of the original book. It is not set in a modern typeface and has not been digitally enhanced. As a result, some characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections, blurring, or minor shadows in the page background. This book appears exactly as it did when it was first printed. DISCLAIMER: Due to the age of this book, some methods or practices may have been deemed unsafe or unacceptable in the interim years. In utilizing the information herein, you do so at your own risk. We republish antiquarian books without judgment, solely for their historical and cultural importance, and for educational purposes. If purchasing a book more than 50 years old, especially for a minor, please use due diligence and vet the text before gifting.

This special edition of 'The Evolution of Our Native Fruits' was written by Liberty Hyde Bailey, and first published in 1906, making it well over a century old. This horticultural tome by the incredibly prolific Bailey explores the histories and evolution of fruits native to North America. The book covers topics like The Rise of the American Grape, The Strange History of the Mulberries, The Evolution of American Plums and Cherries, The Native Apples, Evolution of Blackberry and Dewberry Culture, The Origin of American Raspberry Growing, and more. An interesting old book and an essential addition to the libraries of anybody interested in the historical aspects of Fruit Culture in the US. IMPORTANT NOTE - Please read BEFORE buying THIS BOOK IS A REPRINT. IT IS NOT AN ORIGINAL COPY. This book is a reprint edition and is a perfect facsimile of the original book. It is not set in a modern typeface and has not been digitally enhanced. As a result, some characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections, blurring, or minor shadows in the page background. This book appears exactly as it did when it was first printed. DISCLAIMER: Due to the age of this book, some methods or practices may have been deemed unsafe or unacceptable in the interim years. In utilizing the information herein, you do so at your own risk. We republish antiquarian books without judgment, solely for their historical and cultural importance, and for educational purposes. If purchasing a book more than 50 years old, especially for a minor, please use due diligence and vet the text before gifting.

This special edition of 'The Peach Industry in Western New York' was written by Liberty Hyde Bailey, and first published in 1894, making it well over a century old. This super-short, fast read covers topics like Locations and Soils for Peaches, Cultivation and Fertilizing, Enemies and Diseases, The Peach Orchard, Pruning Peach Trees, Varieties, and more. An interesting book for those interested in Peach Culture in general, and the historic aspects of the industry in Western New York in particular. IMPORTANT NOTE - Please read BEFORE buying THIS BOOK IS A REPRINT. IT IS NOT AN ORIGINAL COPY. This book is a reprint edition and is a perfect facsimile of the original book. It is not set in a modern typeface and has not been digitally enhanced. As a result, some characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections, blurring, or minor shadows in the page background. This book appears exactly as it did when it was first printed. DISCLAIMER: Due to the age of this book, some methods or practices may have been deemed unsafe or unacceptable in the interim years. In utilizing the information herein, you do so at your own risk. We republish antiquarian books without judgment, solely for their historical and cultural importance, and for educational purposes. If purchasing a book more than 50 years old, especially for a minor, please use due diligence and vet the text before gifting.

This special edition of 'The Cultivation of Orchards' was written by Liberty Hyde Bailey, and first published in 1894, making it well over a century old. Another super-short, but informative book by the incredibly prolific Bailey, this one explores the general care of orchards, covering topics like Preliminary Considerations, Theory of Tillage of Orchards, Cover Crops and Green Manuring, Fertilizers, and Methods of Cultivating. A fast read for all those interested in learning more about orchard management, from beginners to current orchardists. IMPORTANT NOTE - Please read BEFORE buying THIS BOOK IS A REPRINT. IT IS NOT AN ORIGINAL COPY. This book is a reprint edition and is a perfect facsimile of the original book. It is not set in a modern typeface and has not been digitally enhanced. As a result, some characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections, blurring, or minor shadows in the page background. This book appears exactly as it did when it was first printed. DISCLAIMER: Due to the age of this book, some methods or practices may have been deemed unsafe or unacceptable in the interim years. In utilizing the information herein, you do so at your own risk. We republish antiquarian books without judgment, solely for their historical and cultural importance, and for educational purposes. If purchasing a book more than 50 years old, especially for a minor, please use due diligence and vet the text before gifting.

This special re-print edition of Liberty Hyde Bailey's book "The Nursery Book" is a guide to the multiplication of plants. Written in 1901 by one of the great masters of American Horticulture, this classic text provides insight into the multiplication of plants, as well as how to establish and operate plant nurseries. Also included are insights into the reproduction of plants through seeds, cuttings, root division, grafting and other methods. Chapters include Seedage and Germination, Separation and Division, Layerage, Cuttage, Graftage, Nursery Management and more. A truly invaluable book for those interested in the secrets of successful plant propogation. Note: This edition is a perfect facsimile of the original edition and is not set in a modern typeface. As a result, some type characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections or minor shadows in the page background.

This special re-print edition of Liberty Hyde Bailey's book "The Pruning Manual" is a guide to pruning and shaping trees, shrubs, fruiting vines and other plants. Written in 1919, this classic text by one of the greatest masters of American Horticulture, is a literal treasury of information on the why and how of pruning. Special emphasis is given to grape pruning and training. Chapters include The Philosophy or Rationale of Pruning, The Fruit Bud, The Wounds and How They Heal, The Mending of Trees, The Principles of Pruning, Specific Advice on Pruning, Some Special Modes of Training Plants, American Grape Training and much more. In our opinion, the most authorative book on the subject. Note: This edition is a perfect facsimile of the original edition and is not set in a modern typeface. As a result, some type characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections or minor shadows in the page background.

This special re-print edition of Liberty Hyde Bailey's book "Winter Muskmelons" is a guide to growing melons during the winter or in cold climates. Written in 1895, this classic text provides insight into the cultivation of muskmelons. Topics included are soil preparation, fertilization, support systems and numerous observations on melon culture. Also included are insights into many heirloom muskmelon varieties. Note: This edition is a perfect facsimile of the original edition and is not set in a modern typeface. As a result, some type characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections or minor shadows in the page background.

This special edition of 'Varieties and Leaf Blight of the Strawberry' was written by Liberty Hyde Bailey, and first published in 1894, making it well over a century old. The prolific Bailey shares his knowledge once again, this time on growing Strawberries, the varieties, and how to deal with one of the most common of Strawberry diseases - Leaf Blight. A super-short book and a quick read for all those interested in learning more about Strawberries as a crop and how to cope with the pitfalls of disease. IMPORTANT NOTE - Please read BEFORE buying THIS BOOK IS A REPRINT. IT IS NOT AN ORIGINAL COPY. This book is a reprint edition and is a perfect facsimile of the original book. It is not set in a modern typeface and has not been digitally enhanced. As a result, some characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections, blurring, or minor shadows in the page background. This book appears exactly as it did when it was first printed. DISCLAIMER: Due to the age of this book, some methods or practices may have been deemed unsafe or unacceptable in the interim years. In utilizing the information herein, you do so at your own risk. We republish antiquarian books without judgment, solely for their historical and cultural importance, and for educational purposes. If purchasing a book more than 50 years old, especially for a minor, please use due diligence and vet the text before gifting.

This special edition of 'Plant Breeding: Five Lectures on Domestic Plants' was written by Liberty Hyde Bailey, and first published in 1895, making it well over a century old. Liberty Hyde Bailey, a Horticulturist and Botanist, and founder of the American Society for Horticultural Science was a Professor at Cornell University, in Ithaca, NY. He was a prolific writer many aspects of horticulture. The book is broken down into five sections, each featuring a lecture on different topic relating to plant breeding - Lecture I: The Fact and Philosophy of Variation Lecture II: The Philosophy of the Crossing of Plants, Considered in Reference to Their Improvement Under Cultivation Lecture III: How Domestic Varieties Originate Lecture IV: Borrowed Opinions; Being Extracts of the Writings of B. Verlot, E. A. Carriere, and W. O. Focke Lecture V: Pollination; or How to Cross Plants An extremely knowledgeable old book for those interested in finding out more on breeding plants, cultivation, pollination, and more. IMPORTANT NOTE - Please read BEFORE buying THIS BOOK IS A REPRINT. IT IS NOT AN ORIGINAL COPY. This book is a reprint edition and is a perfect facsimile of the original book. It is not set in a modern typeface and has not been digitally enhanced. As a result, some characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections, blurring, or minor shadows in the page background. This book appears exactly as it did when it was first printed. DISCLAIMER: Due to the age of this book, some methods or practices may have been deemed unsafe or unacceptable in the interim years. In utilizing the information herein, you do so at your own risk. We republish antiquarian books without judgment, solely for their historical and cultural importance, and for educational purposes. If purchasing a book more than 50 years old, especially for a minor, please use due diligence and vet the text before gifting.

This special edition of 'American Grape Training' was written by Liberty Hyde Bailey, and first published in 1893, making it well over a century old. The book is broken down into five sections - Pruning, Preliminary Preparations for Training - The Trellis - Tying, The Upright Systems, The Drooping Systems, Miscellaneous Systems. A very informative old book on traditional American grape training systems, and an essential for all those interested in the horticultural history of the grape. IMPORTANT NOTE - Please read BEFORE buying THIS BOOK IS A REPRINT. IT IS NOT AN ORIGINAL COPY. This book is a reprint edition and is a perfect facsimile of the original book. It is not set in a modern typeface and has not been digitally enhanced. As a result, some characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections, blurring, or minor shadows in the page background. This book appears exactly as it did when it was first printed. DISCLAIMER: Due to the age of this book, some methods or practices may have been deemed unsafe or unacceptable in the interim years. In utilizing the information herein, you do so at your own risk. We republish antiquarian books without judgment, solely for their historical and cultural importance, and for educational purposes. If purchasing a book more than 50 years old, especially for a minor, please use due diligence and vet the text before gifting.

This special edition of 'Annual Flowers' was written by Liberty Hyde Bailey, and first published in 1899, making it well over a century old. The book is broken down into two sections - one with general tips and advice for growing a better garden, and the other with a table of technical statistics on a whole host of annual flowers, with the Names of Plants, Bloom Dates (First/Full/Last, ) Height & Habit, Color, and Remarks. A super-short, informative read for all those interested in the technical specifications of growing annual flowers. IMPORTANT NOTE - Please read BEFORE buying THIS BOOK IS A REPRINT. IT IS NOT AN ORIGINAL COPY. This book is a reprint edition and is a perfect facsimile of the original book. It is not set in a modern typeface and has not been digitally enhanced. As a result, some characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections, blurring, or minor shadows in the page background. This book appears exactly as it did when it was first printed. DISCLAIMER: Due to the age of this book, some methods or practices may have been deemed unsafe or unacceptable in the interim years. In utilizing the information herein, you do so at your own risk. We republish antiquarian books without judgment, solely for their historical and cultural importance, and for educational purposes. If purchasing a book more than 50 years old, especially for a minor, please use due diligence and vet the text before gifting.

This special edition of 'General Observations Respecting the Care of Fruit Trees' was written by Liberty Hyde Bailey, and first published in 1895, making it well over a century old. The book is laid out in a bullet-point style with the author's advice, tips and methods of raising fruit trees and general orchard care. Another super-short, informative read from the prolific Liberty Hyde Bailey. A great book of general knowledge for all those interested in Orchard Culture. IMPORTANT NOTE - Please read BEFORE buying THIS BOOK IS A REPRINT. IT IS NOT AN ORIGINAL COPY. This book is a reprint edition and is a perfect facsimile of the original book. It is not set in a modern typeface and has not been digitally enhanced. As a result, some characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections, blurring, or minor shadows in the page background. This book appears exactly as it did when it was first printed. DISCLAIMER: Due to the age of this book, some methods or practices may have been deemed unsafe or unacceptable in the interim years. In utilizing the information herein, you do so at your own risk. We republish antiquarian books without judgment, solely for their historical and cultural importance, and for educational purposes. If purchasing a book more than 50 years old, especially for a minor, please use due diligence and vet the text before gifting.

The Nursery-Book - A Complete Guide to the Multiplication of Plants is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1896. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.

This special re-print edition of Liberty Hyde Bailey's book "The Pruning Book" is a guide to pruning and trimming plants and trees of all types. Written in 1912, this classic text provides insight into how to prune fruit trees, grape vines, berry canes, hedges, ornamental plants, trees and much more. At well over 500 pages, this is quite possibly the most thorough book ever written on the subject of pruning. Lavishly illustrated with detailed instructions on all facets of pruning. Note: This edition is a perfect facsimile of the original edition and is not set in a modern typeface. As a result, some type characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections or minor shadows in the page background.

Note: This edition is a perfect facsimile of the original edition and is not set in a modern typeface. As a result, some type characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections or minor shadows in the page background.

This special re-print edition of Liberty Hyde Bailey's book "The Dewberries" is a guide to growing Dewberries. Written in 1895, this classic text provides insight into the cultivation of the Dewberry, a close relative of the Blackberry. Included are details into the distribution, cultivation, harvest and use of the Dewberry. Note: This edition is a perfect facsimile of the original edition and is not set in a modern typeface. As a result, some type characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections or minor shadows in the page background.

This special re-print edition of Liberty Hyde Bailey's book "The State and the Farmer" is a look at the relationship between farmers and the government during the early 20th century. Written in 1911, this classic text was originally based on a lecture given by the famous horticultural expert, Liberty Hyde Bailey, to the Association of American Agricultural Colleges at Lansing, Michigan on May 28th, 1907. Five hundred copies of the lecture were printed, with the demand soon requiring not only another publication, but an expansion of the principles and topics covered. Topics include The Geographical Shift in Rural Occupations, The Shift In Rural Institutions, The Abandoned Farm, Society and the Farmer - The Problem, The Nature of the Social Remedy, The Discovery of Local Facts, Particular Persons For Community Work, Government's Function in Agriculture, Redirecting Rural Institutions, The Development of Applicable Education and more. A fascinating academic view of early Rural American Life that offers solutions to numerous rural problems. Note: This edition is a perfect facsimile of the original edition and is not set in a modern typeface. As a result, some type characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections or minor shadows in the page background.

This special re-print edition of Liberty Hyde Bailey's book "Tomatoes" is a guide to growing tomatoes. Written in 1891, this classic text provides insight into the cultivation of tomatoes. Topics included are soil preparation, fertilization, support systems and numerous observations on tomato culture. Also included are insights into many heirloom tomato varieties. Note: This edition is a perfect facsimile of the original edition and is not set in a modern typeface. As a result, some type characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections or minor shadows in the page background.

This special re-print edition of Liberty Hyde Bailey's book "Sweet Peas" is a guide to growing sweet peas. Written in 1896, this classic text provides insight into the history and cultivation o sweet peas. Included are insights into numerous heirloom varieties of sweet peas that once graced many gardens during the late 19th century. Note: This edition is a perfect facsimile of the original edition and is not set in a modern typeface. As a result, some type characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections or minor shadows in the page background.