Riech Lee (1 results)

red & tan 1/2 cloth hardcover 8vo. (octavo). dustwrapper in protective plastic book jacket cover. very fine cond. mint cond. looks new. like new. as new. binding square & tight. covers clean. edges clean. contents free of markings. dustwrapper in fine cond. tiny tear on rear (1cm), not price clipped. nice clean copy. no library markings, store stamps, stickers, bookplates, no names, inking, underlining, remainder markings etc~. this would be "as new" if not for the tiny tear on the dustwrapper. first edition. first printing so stated ( & #1 in # line). decorative title pg. 273p. b&w illustrations. 6 appendices. index. gardening. horticulture. agriculture. landscaping. herbology. cuisine. gastronomy. ~ The medieval gardener grew spicy medlars in the cloister garden; the American Indian plucked rich, custardy pawpaws from the wild; and even today, the English gardener prizes the plum~sized fruit of the dessert gooseberry. Uncommon Fruits Worthy of Attention is a delectable guide to the history, cultivation, and propagation of these and a score or so of other "exotic" but nevertheless easy~to~grow fruits and berries. All are truly edible right off the tree (meaning they don't require doctoring up in jams or pies), resistant to pests, and temperate~zone hardy. Many of the plants are highly ornamental, and all of them are available either at local nurseries or by catalog; a source list is included. A practical gardening guide as well as a book for reading and savoring, Uncommon Fruits will help garden enthusiasts ~ from novice to expert ~ successfully cultivate and enjoy such fruits as cold~hardy kiwis; the pawpaw, "banana of the north"; the diminutive and delectable alpine and musk strawberries; cherries from "Olde England" and Manchuria; the clove currant; Asian pears; the jujube; the maypop; the juneberry ~ and many others. With pen~and~ink drawings throughout, this is a gardening book in the tradition of the classics ~ for the armchair gardener and the backyard gardener alike. Written with grace, wit, and obvious delight, Uncommon Fruits Worthy of Attention introduces Lee Reich as a garden~book writer of uncommon distinction.