Jas Moody (9 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a comprehensive and practical guide to the art of pruning fruit trees, drawing on the author's extensive experience and observations. With detailed instructions and clear illustrations, it covers the essential tools, techniques, and timing for pruning various fruit varieties, including apples, apricots, plums, peaches, and more. The author emphasizes the importance of understanding the specific needs of each tree and adapting pruning methods to local conditions. By following the principles outlined in this book, growers can enhance fruit production, improve quality, and extend the lifespan of their trees. This guide delves into the science behind pruning, explaining the role of sap flow, root-to-top balance, and the importance of light and air circulation. It also addresses common challenges, such as sunscald and overbearing, providing practical solutions to ensure tree health and productivity. Ultimately, this book empowers fruit growers with the knowledge and skills to cultivate thriving orchards and reap abundant harvests. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. 135pp incl numerous b&w photos and line drawings. Textured maroon boards with gold lettering to the front panel. Two attractive copperplate prev owner names to verso of first page. Boards are rubbed and scuffed, with edge & corner wear and a 2cm split mid-spine on the front cover. The book internals are good, though show tanning, foxing, and soiling. Several pages have creasing to the corners. Still quite an attractive copy of a scarce early 20th century Western Australian reference title. From the first two paragraphs of the author's introduction, "In offering this work on pruning to the growers of Western Australia I am giving them the benefit of my own practical experience extending over 20 years, and the principles laid down have been gained by close observation of the different varieties. That the system adopted has proved most successful in making trees bear heavy crops of fruit can be substantiated by those who have known me both in New South Wales and Victoria. During the past ten years I have not only carefully watched the results and improved on them, but have taken photos. Showing the trees at different stages, and my plates now number some hundreds. Having gained my experience in different districts and parts of both New South Wales and Victoria it has taught me how necessary it is for the orchardist to always study local conditions, and in many ways I have had to change my system or modify it on moving into a new district where the climatic and soil conditions were totally different.".

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Author was fruit industries commissioner.Western Australia , he gave them the benefit of his practical experience of twenty years. 8vo. Pp, 133, [1]. Original wine cloth covered boards ,title in gold lettering on front in oblong with gold lines . title in white lettering on spine. Previous owners signature on front free end paper , full of photographs and article's on pruning of fruit trees in 1912. A great book for Agriculturalist 's .

HARDCOVER. 1912, First edition. A very good copy in burgundy boards which are rubbed at the extremities. Light age tanning/spotting of the edges and prelims but otherwise the contents are generally fine and unmarked. Scans available if required.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 141 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.32 inches. This item is printed on demand.