Bøger af J C Newsham

This volume contains a comprehensive guide to the propagation and pruning of various trees, plants and shrubs. Written by an expert, it includes simple explanations and step-by-step instructions that will appeal to gardeners and others with a practical interest in the subject. Contents include: "Plant Physiology", "Propagation", "Pruning", "Transplanting", "Manuring", "Fruit Trees", "Hardy Deciduous Trees", "Hardy and Half-hardy Deciduous Trees", "Hardy Evergreen Shrubs", "Hardy Evergreen Foliage and Flowering Trees and Shrubs", etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with specially-commissioned new introduction on the history of gardening.

Horticulture is the element of agriculture which encompasses the art, technology, science, and business of growing various types of plants. "The Horticultural Notebook" is a fantastic handbook designed for the horticulturalist, including chapters on everything they might need to know about growing, looking after, and marketing their plants and produce. Contents include: "Land Measure", "Scotch Land Measure", "Old Land Measure", "Lineal Measure", "Square Measure", "Solid or Cubic Measure", "Hay and Straw Weight", "Imperial Corn Measure", "Angular or Measures of Space", "Land Measuring and Mensuration", "Geometrical Definitions", "Mensuration", "Signs or Symbols", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in a modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.

First published in 1918, "Farming Made Easy" is an introductory guide to farming intended for smallholders and farmers. It contains clear, concise information and step-by-step instructions related to all aspects of the subject, making it a must-read for new or inexperienced farmers. Contents include: "The Need of Soil Preparation", "Breaking Up the Soil", "Ploughing", "Cultivating", "Harrowing", "Rolling", "Getting the Best Results from Manures", "How to Apply Manures", "Sowing of Manure", "Mixing Manure", "What Mulching means", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in a modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on farming.