This vintage book contains an elementary guide to growing fruit, with information on propagation, planting, culture, fertilization, pruning, spraying, and much more. Written in simple, clear language and full of useful tips and practicable information, this text is ideal for the novice grower, and makes for a great addition to collections of allied literature. Many antiquarian books such as this are becoming increasingly hard-to-come-by and expensive, and it is with this in mind that we are republishing this book now in an affordable, modern edition - complete with a specially commissioned introduction on fruit growing.

The Beginners Guide to Fruit Growing by Frank A. Waugh is a good introduction into growing fruit for yourself. The only way to be sure of the quality of fruit nowadays is to grow it personally, and the increasing popularity of growing food at home is a testament to a growing consumer awareness of how chemically enhanced produce in our diet adversely affects our health and well-being. This book is full of practical information and tips on all aspects fruit growing.