Description

The Orchard House: Or The Cultivation Of Fruit Trees In Pots Under Glass (1858) is a comprehensive guide to growing fruit trees in pots under glass. Written by Thomas Rivers, a renowned horticulturist of the 19th century, the book covers everything from selecting the right varieties of fruit trees to planting, pruning, and caring for them. The author explains in detail the advantages of growing fruit trees in pots, including the ability to control the environment and protect the trees from pests and diseases. The book includes detailed instructions on how to construct and maintain a greenhouse or orchard house, as well as tips on soil preparation, fertilization, and watering. The author also provides guidance on how to propagate fruit trees from cuttings and grafts, and how to train them into different shapes and forms. The Orchard House is a valuable resource for anyone interested in growing fruit trees in a greenhouse or other protected environment.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.