Liberty Hyde Bailey

"Not only do we need to know what agriculture is, but the relative importance of its parts". The Principles of Agriculture is an extensively comprehensive handbook covering absolutely everything necessary for success in agriculture, written by one of the most knowledgeable practitioners of his time: Liberty Hyde Bailey. This text starts by outlining the intrinsic roles of science and business in agriculture, going on in a logical order to set forth the skeleton of the subject to be used by a teacher in agricultural education. A seminal piece on agriculture, this scarce text will appeal to those interested in the evolution of modern agriculture and constitutes a must-have for collectors of Bailey's work. American-born Liberty Hyde Bailey was a prolific horticulturist and botanist who wrote extensively on both topics. Originally published in 1897, we now proudly republish this scarce classic with an additional biography of the author.

How Plants Get Their Names is a fascinating book written by Liberty Hyde Bailey. This book explores the origins of the common and scientific names of various plants. It delves into the history, myths, and legends behind the names of plants, as well as the people who named them. The author provides insight into the process of naming plants, including the rules and conventions used in the scientific naming of plants. The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to both botanists and laypeople. It is filled with interesting anecdotes and stories that will entertain and educate readers. Whether you are a gardener, a botanist, or simply someone who loves plants, How Plants Get Their Names is a must-read book that will deepen your appreciation and understanding of the natural world. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

This classic text comprises a detailed and comprehensive guide to the correct use of windbreaks on fruit plantations, written the seminal botanist and horticulturalist, Liberty Hyde Bailey. Although an antique piece of literature, this handbook contains a wealth of information applicable to modern horticulture and constitutes a definitive guide on the subject - a must-have for commercial growers and novice enthusiasts alike. This text has been immortalised because of its historical and educational value, a piece sure to appeal to collectors of antiquated botanical literature and the work of Liberty Hyde Bailey. Bailey was a seminal American horticulturist, botanist and founder of the American Society for Horticultural Science. This rare text is proudly republished here with a new introductory biography of its author.