This book contains an account of all the contemporary forms in use
pertaining to the growing of grapes written as a guide for students of
the craft. The subject of grape growing is a tricky one, and notoriously
hard to teach to students in a traditional, lecture-based manner.
Because of this, Bailey searched for literature with a more hands-on
approach to growing, comprehensively detailing the methodology - but to
no avail. As such, Bailey resolved to assimilate his notes on the
subject and create his own material for his students and others, the
product of which is this detailed guide. Although grape growing was a
new and experimental endeavour, the principles contained herein are
timelessly valuable and still constitute information fundamental to
successful grape-growing - a must have for enthusiasts of the craft and
those interested in its history. Liberty Hyde Bailey was a master of
horticulture, botany, and cofounded the American Society for
Horticultural Science. This book was originally published in 1893 and is
republished now with an introductory biography of the author.