“A person cannot love a plant after he has pruned it, then he has either done a poor job or is devoid of emotion.”
Quote by Liberty Hyde Bailey
Work
The Pruning-manual: Being the 18th Ed., Rev. and Reset, of the Pruning-book which was First Published in 1898
The Pruning-manual is a comprehensive guide to pruning practices, offering detailed instructions and techniques for maintaining and improving the health and appearance of plants and trees. This edition, published in 1898, has been revised and reset, providing updated information and a fresh presentation of the original content. more
Author
Liberty Hyde Bailey
Liberty Hyde Bailey was an accomplished botanist born on March 15, 1858, and passed away on December 25, 1954. He made significant contributions to the fields of botany, including plant taxonomy, plant geography, and plant breeding. more
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