This vintage book is a comprehensive guide to disease and insect control
for the home fruit grower, with information on tools and equipment,
spraying techniques, prevention, common problems, and many other related
aspects. Accessible and profusely illustrated, this guide is ideal for
the novice, and would make for a handy addition to collections of allied
literature. Contents include: "Cleanliness Important", "Disinfection",
"Preparedness", "Mechanical Controls", "Identification of Pests",
"Bacterial Diseases", "Fire-Blight", "Disinfection of Wounds", "Gummosis
of Sweet Cherry", "Fungous Diseases", "Fungicides", "Commercial vs.
Home-Made Sprays", "Bordeux Mixture", etc. Many vintage books such as
this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. We are republishing
this book now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete
with a specially commissioned new introduction on growing fruit.