Synopsis For a select group of vegetables and fruits – comprising peaches, apples, pecans, grapes, figs, dewberries and blackberries, strawberries, melons, tomatoes, sweet peppers and potatoes, this volume presents highly useful scientific information, based on author’s life long work on their study and production. The detailed information on each crop has been classified under a variety of thematic sections : site selection, procuring of plants, propagation, planting and cultivation, soil management, protection from insects and diseases, harvesting and marketing, etc. Also, there are special chapters on management of the home orchard, the home vegetable garden and the beautification of the home grounds. With highly useful appendices, a comprehensive index and extensive referencing, the volume holds an enduring appeal for the concerned scholars and students, as well as professional growers.