The Companion For The Orchard: An Historical And Botanical Account Of Fruits Known In Great Britain (1831)

By Henry Phillips

Book Overview

The Companion for the Orchard is a book written by Henry Phillips in 1831. The book is a comprehensive historical and botanical account of fruits that are known in Great Britain. The book covers a wide range of fruits including apples, pears, plums, cherries, peaches, nectarines, apricots, and many more. The book provides detailed information on the origin, history, and cultivation of each fruit. It also includes descriptions of the different varieties of each fruit, their characteristics, and their uses. The book also includes illustrations of the fruits and their trees, as well as information on how to plant and care for them.The Companion for the Orchard is a valuable resource for anyone interested in fruit cultivation, gardening, or botany. It provides a wealth of information on the history and cultivation of fruits in Great Britain, and is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of horticulture.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: 1437324991
• ISBN13: 9781437324990
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 1.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"