The Estate Nursery

The Estate Nursery by John Simpson is a comprehensive guidebook that offers practical advice and information on the propagation and rearing of forest trees for planting on private estates. This book is specifically designed for owners, agents, and woodmen who are interested in establishing and maintaining a nursery for their estate. The book covers a wide range of topics such as the selection of tree species, soil preparation, seed sowing, transplanting, pruning, and disease control. The author also provides detailed instructions on how to create a successful nursery, including the necessary equipment and tools, as well as the techniques for caring for young trees. The Estate Nursery is a valuable resource for anyone looking to establish and maintain a successful forest tree nursery on their private estate. Published in 1905, this book offers a unique insight into the practices and techniques used in the early 20th century, making it a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of forestry and horticulture.Adapted To The New Forestry System.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.