The Pruning Book

The Pruning Book, written by Liberty Hyde Bailey and originally published in 1898, is a comprehensive guide to the art of pruning and training plants, specifically tailored to American growing conditions. The book covers a wide range of topics, from the basic principles of pruning to more advanced techniques for shaping and training trees, shrubs, and vines. Bailey discusses the various tools and equipment necessary for successful pruning, as well as the different methods and styles of pruning, including topiary, espalier, and pleaching. He also provides advice on how to properly care for and maintain plants after pruning, and offers insights into the role of pruning in promoting healthy growth and maximizing yields. Written in a clear and accessible style, The Pruning Book remains a valuable resource for gardeners and horticulturists today.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.