This volume contains a collection of vintage articles on the subject of
pear growing, including information on soils, fertilisation, planting,
harvesting, marketing, and many other related aspects. The articles have
been carefully selected for the modern reader, and contain a wealth of
useful information and handy tips. Contents include: "Pear Growing --
Illustrated", "Pear Growing", "Pear Growing for Amateurs", "Dessert and
Cooking Pears", "Growing Pears", "Pear Variety", "Pears", "Growing Pears
for Small Families", "Pruning Pear Trees Made Easy", 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.