Writing from his rectory at Wakes Colne in 1902, Bartrum distils years of growing fruit: the history of the pear, soil and situation, planting, staking, stocks and pruning, then plums and damsons, cherries and the mulberry, with notes on pot culture and the best varieties.
A practical Edwardian handbook for gardeners who love old fruit varieties and the lore behind them. Download the free EPUB.