The Planting And Care Of Shade Trees: Including Papers On Insects Injurious To Shade Trees And Diseases Of Shade And Forest Trees (1912)

Gaskill, Alfred; Smith, John Bernhard; Cook, Melville Thurston

ISBN 10: 1437370748 / ISBN 13: 9781437370744

Published by Kessinger Publishing, 2008

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Planting And Care Of Shade Trees: Including Papers On Insects Injurious To Shade Trees And Diseases Of Shade And Forest Trees (1912)
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1437370748
• ISBN 13: 9781437370744
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

""The Planting And Care Of Shade Trees"" is a comprehensive guidebook written by Alfred Gaskill in 1912. The book is divided into two sections: the first section covers the planting and care of shade trees, while the second section includes papers on insects that are harmful to shade trees and diseases that affect both shade and forest trees.The first section of the book provides detailed information on how to select and plant shade trees, including tips on soil preparation, tree spacing, and tree staking. It also covers various aspects of tree care, such as pruning, fertilizing, and watering, to ensure the trees grow healthy and strong.The second section of the book focuses on the various pests and diseases that can harm shade and forest trees. Gaskill provides detailed descriptions of the symptoms of each disease and offers advice on how to prevent and treat them. He also discusses the different types of insects that can damage trees, from borers to scale insects, and offers suggestions on how to control them.Overall, ""The Planting And Care Of Shade Trees"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in planting and maintaining healthy trees. Gaskill's practical advice and detailed descriptions make this book a must-read for arborists, landscapers, and anyone who loves trees and wants to keep them healthy and beautiful.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.