Market Gardening For Profit: A Guide to the Successful Cultivation of the Market and Family Garden

Considered one of the earliest works on market gardening, this book sold over 150,000 copies when first printed. This is a reprint of the classic work by Peter Henderson. This is a great historical reference for those looking to profit from their gardens. The prices and equipment may have changed, but the basic principles that Henderson discusses are invaluable in today's world. Hit with hard economic times, this book shows readers how they can profit from their own gardens.CONTENTS.IntroductionPreface to Second EditionCHAPTER I.The Men Pitted for the Business of GardeningCHAPTER II.Amount of Capital Required and Working Force per AcreCHAPTER III.Profits of Market GardeningCHAPTER IV.The Market Gardens Near LondonCHAPTER V.Location, Situation, and Laying OutCHAPTER VI.Soils, Drainage, and PreparationCHAPTER VII.ManuresCHAPTER VIII.ImplementsCHAPTER IX.The Uses and Management of Cold FramesCHAPTER X.The Formation and Management of Hot-BedsCHAPTER XI.Forcing Pits and Green-housesCHAPTER XII.Seeds and Seed RaisingCHAPTER XIII.How, When, and Where to Sow SeedsCHAPTER XIV.TransplantingCHAPTER XV.Packing of Vegetables for Shipping CHAPTER XVI.Preservation of Vegetables in WinterCHAPTER XVII.InsectsCHAPTER XVIII.Vegetables, their Varieties and CultivationMonthly Calendar Please Note: This is a reproduction of a pre-1923 work and, while we have reviewed the book for accuracy, grammar, and formatting, some errors or imperfections may exist. We believe this work is culturally relevant and have elected to publish the work for its merit.