About the Book

This antiquarian volume contains an accessible and concise guide to pruning, with information on the correct methods for pruning rose trees, fruit trees, ornamental trees and shrubs, and many other plants commonly found in the garden.

Written in simple, clear language and profusely illustrated, this text will be of considerable utility to anyone with an interest in gardening, and it would make for a great addition to collections of gardening literature.

Although old, the information contained within its pages is timeless, and will be of as much service to modern readers as it was when first published.

Republication

We are republishing this vintage text now in an affordable, modern edition - complete with a specially commissioned biography of the author.