The Book of Pears and Plums; With Chapters on Cherries and Mulberries

"The Book of Pears and Plums; With Chapters on Cherries and Mulberries" by Edward Bartrum is a guide from the early 1900s that instructs readers on all things pears, plums, cherries, and mulberries. The writer, who loves pears and compares a healthy pear tree to a good friend, uses writings from long ago and gardening ideas in Europe to delve into where these fruits came from and what they meant back then. The author points out how important things like soil and weather are to growing good pears, which creates a base for the practical advice included later in the book for each of the fruits included; he also uses stories from the past to keep the reader engaged.