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I readily consented to write a few introductory words to this little volume, because I am convinced that the subject of it is one of increasing importance, and I have good reasons for knowing that the author is specially qualified to deal with it.
As long ago as 1891, the Worcestershire County Council delegated to the Worcestershire Union of Workmen's Clubs and Institutes, of which I have the honour to be President, the task of administering the portion of the Technical Education Grant set apart for instruction in horticulture, Mr. Udale was appointed Instructor, and ever since, his whole time has been devoted to giving lectures upon horticulture, visiting orchards, market, allotment, cottage, and other gardens, and giving practical advice to the cultivators on the spot.
His experience, therefore, has been exceptionally large, and few men I believe are better qualified to give wise counsel to small gardeners and fruit growers, and to prove to them what a field of profit and of pleasure is open to them, if in addition to the industry and shrewdness which they often possess they bring to the management of their land a wider knowledge of scientific principles and of the result of other men's experience. It is discouraging to note the frequent instances of slovenly or ignorant cultivation of orchards and of cottage and allotment gardens. The occupiers have forgotten the truth that in these days not even a small plot of ground can be made to pay without skilful management. The evil consequences of this mistake extend beyond themselves, for I am convinced that the future of the allotment system in the country, which has been so largely developed of late years, mainly depends upon the practical recognitio...
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- PublisherForgotten Books
- Publication date2018
- ISBN 10 1330278623
- ISBN 13 9781330278628
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages161
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