Synopses & Reviews
This article contains a wealth of geographical, historical and botanical information about the rose family fruits in the tropics. Contents Include: Lychee - Cultivation, Propagation, Yield and Picking, Pests and Diseases, Varieties; Longan, Rambatan; Pulasan; Mamoncillo. This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience.
Synopsis
This volume contains an vintage article on the lychee, with information on growing, harvesting, problems, and other related species and varieties. Illustrated and containing a complete description of the lychee, this volume will appeal to those with an interest in horticulture, and is not to be missed by the discerning collector. Contents include: "The Litchi", "Cultivation", "Propagation", "Yield and Season", "Pests and Diseases", "Varieties", "The Longan", The Rambutan", "The Pulasan", "The Akee", and "The Mamoncillo". Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on growing fruit.