This antiquarian volume contains a detailed guide to managing an orchard, with a particular focus on spraying fruit trees. Complete with a wealth of useful information and helpful diagrams, this text constitutes an ideal guide for anyone looking for information on orchard management, and would be of special utility to those with little previous experience. Although old, much of the information contained herein is timeless, making it both a useful resource and a great addition to collections of vintage literature. The chapters of this book include: 'The Formation of New Orchards', 'Soil and its Treatment', 'Orchard Soils', 'Arrangement of Orchards', 'Management', 'Improving Old Orchards', 'Spraying Fruit Trees', and more. This text is being republished now in an affordable, modern edition - complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on growing fruit.

This guide to orchards is followed by a chapter on spraying fruit-trees. Illustrated with black and white photographs and drawings. Contents Include: The Formation of New Orchards; Soil and its Treatment; Arrangement of the Orchard; Management; Improving Old Orchards; Spraying Fruit-Trees. 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.