The American Gardener's Assistant, In Three Parts: Containing Complete Practical Directions For The Cultivation Of Vegetables, Flowers, Fruit Trees An

By Thomas Bridgeman and Sereno Edwards Todd

Book Overview

""The American Gardener's Assistant, In Three Parts: Containing Complete Practical Directions For The Cultivation Of Vegetables, Flowers, Fruit Trees And Grape Vines"" is a comprehensive gardening guide written by Thomas Bridgeman and originally published in 1866. The book is divided into three parts, each of which provides detailed instructions for growing different types of plants. Part one covers the cultivation of vegetables, including information on soil preparation, planting, watering, fertilizing, and pest control. The section also includes specific instructions for growing popular vegetables such as potatoes, tomatoes, cucumbers, and squash.Part two focuses on the cultivation of flowers, with detailed information on soil preparation, planting, pruning, and pest control. The section covers a wide range of flowers, including annuals, perennials, bulbs, and roses.Part three provides practical directions for growing fruit trees and grape vines, including information on soil preparation, planting, pruning, and pest control. The section covers a variety of fruit trees, including apples, pears, peaches, cherries, and plums, as well as grape vines.Overall, ""The American Gardener's Assistant"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in gardening, whether they are beginners or experienced gardeners. The book provides clear and concise instructions for growing a wide range of plants, and its timeless advice remains relevant to this day.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164204068
• ISBN13: 9781164204060
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 520 Pages
• Weight: 1.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"