The Pruning Manual Author:Everett P. Christopher (from the Preface): "The Pruning Book written by Dr. Liberty Hyde Bailey, first published in 1898 and repeatedly revised and reprinted as The Pruning Manual, has justified the belief that a constant need exists for a book on this subject. In the light of new developments, both in our way of living and of scientific knowledge, a completely rewrit... more »ten book seems desirable at this time. I am both humble and elated to be privileged to prepare this Pruning Manual, and hope that it may, in its turn, prove of help to those face with pruning problems.
This book attempts two things: first, an understanding of the basic principles involved in plant growth as related to pruning, and second, some general directions for the pruning of a wide variety of plants.« less