Success with Small Fruits

Name: Success with Small Fruits
Author: Edward Payson Roe

By Edward Payson Roe

Open in WeRead

Explore more books like this:

How To ...Nature/Gardening/Animals

About This Book

This work offers practical guidance and horticultural commentary on growing small fruits, blending cultivation techniques with observations on soils, fertilization, planting and care. It surveys varieties, describing their characteristics and changes in popularity while preserving lists of contemporaneous cultivars as a historical record. The tone alternates between hands-on advice and conversational essays that encourage readers to return to gardening and appreciate fruit culture's aesthetic and practical pleasures. Illustrations accompany discussions of methods and plant types, and the author draws on contemporary authorities and growers to recommend practices for improving yields and fruit quality.

About the Author

Edward Payson Roe

Edward Payson Roe was an American author and clergyman known for his popular novels in the late 19th century. His works often explore themes of love, morality, and social issues, reflecting the complexities of human relationships. Roe's most notable book, "Miss Lou," showcases his ability to weave romantic narratives with deeper societal commentary. He wrote extensively, producing titles such as "A Day of Fate" and "Driven Back to Eden," which further illustrate his engagement with the moral dilemmas of his time. Roe's storytelling is characterized by its emotional depth and a keen understanding of character, making him a significant figure in American literature.