A. M. Purdy's Descriptive and Retail Catalogue for Spring of 1883: Of Strawberries, Raspberries, Blackberries, Currants, Gooseberries, Grapes, New Grapes, Fruit and Ornamental Trees, Ornamental Shrubs - Hardcover

A. M. Purdy

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0266825362 ISBN 13: 9780266825364

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Spring fruit and garden catalog offers a practical guide to growing and buying and from 1883

This edition covers strawberries, grapes, small fruits, bulbs and perennials, as well as potatoes, onions, seeds, and garden accessories. It combines plant descriptions with shipping options and farming advice to help gardeners plan and order with confidence.

The book presents a wide range of varieties and real-world guidance for setting, transplanting, and caring for plants. It includes notes on which regions or soils certain varieties perform best, plus tips on handling plants after receipt to keep them healthy. It also features detailed profiles of notable new and established grapes and strawberries, along with practical pricing and ordering information.
What you will experience

• In‑depth fruit and grape profiles, including growth habits, flavor, and hardiness
• Practical planting and care instructions, plus shipping and stocking guidance
• A catalog of strawberries, potatoes, onions, and other seeds with typical uses and quality notes
• Access to updates like the Small Fruit Instructor, revised for clearer, more actionable content

Ideal for readers who grow fruit at home or run small fruit farming, and for anyone seeking reliable, field-tested varieties and clear how-to guidance.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0266825362
• ISBN 13: 9780266825364
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 49