The Fruit Manual: A Guide to the Fruits and Fruit Trees of Great Britain

This classic Victorian handbook, reprinted here in a facsimile edition, remains an invaluable guide to any fruit grower. Covering every variety of fruit that can be grown in the British Isles, from apples and pears to currants and gooseberries, including exotics such as figs and pineapples, it provides a comprehensive guide to varieties, cultivation, and when to harvest. It will be of especial value to those with an interest in heirloom fruit.