Cordon Culture of Apples, H. Patience, F.R.H.S. - 1940s

A beautifully understated mid-20th-century horticultural handbook devoted to the careful art of training apple trees. Cordon Culture of Apples was written by H. Patience, F.R.H.S., and published in the 1940s, at a time when practical gardening knowledge was passed down slowly, deliberately, and with deep respect for the land.

Bound in its original green cloth boards, this book has a quiet, utilitarian beauty, the kind meant to be used, kept close to hand, and returned to season after season. Inside, it is filled with clear guidance, thoughtful instruction, and photographic plates illustrating pruning, budding, grafting, and training techniques. A fascinating snapshot of post-war British horticulture and small-scale orchard practice.

The book is in good vintage condition overall. Some pages have begun to come away from the spine, and the binding is fragile in places, but all pages remain present, intact, and fully readable. This gentle wear feels consistent with age and use - a working book rather than a pristine shelf copy. Please see photographs for full detail of condition.

A lovely piece for gardeners, orchard enthusiasts, or anyone drawn to vintage agricultural books, natural history, and slower ways of growing. Equally at home on a potting bench, kitchen shelf, or styled alongside studio pottery and well-used tools.