William Watson

Illustrated with black and white photographs and drawings. Contents Include: Plums and Damsons - Origin; Cultivation; Select List of Varieties; Forced Plums; Japanese Plums; Apricots - Origin; Cultivation Out-of-doors; List of Varieties. This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience.

This book is the first volume of the definitive handbook for the gardener, comprising a wealth of green-fingered tips and techniques that cover absolutely everything necessary for creating and maintaining a fruitful garden. Although an antiquarian text, this handbook contains timeless information about the subject and continues to be a must-read for the keen amateur horticulturist today, complete with detailed drawings and diagrams to help you every step of the way on your journey to successful gardening. Sir William Watson (1858 -1935) was an English poet, famous for the controversial political content of his work. Originally published in 1910, this book has been elected for republication because of its historic and educational value, proudly republished here with a new introductory biography of the author.