The Book of Pears and Plums; With Chapters on Cherries and Mulberries
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The text provides practical, detailed guidance on cultivating pears, plums, cherries and mulberries, covering site selection, soils, drainage and suitable rootstocks. It explains planting, training and pruning methods for standards, pyramids, espaliers, cordons, fans and bushes, plus propagation techniques and grafting. Varieties are described with notes on seasonality, culinary or exhibition uses, storage and marketing practices, and recipes for preserving and cooking fruit are included. Common pests, diseases and protective measures, together with manuring, irrigation and orchard-house culture, receive practical treatment for both small gardens and larger orchards.
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