This antiquarian text contains a practical guide to the varieties of soils used for growing vegetable and flowering plants. Complete with comprehensive descriptions and a wealth of helpful and practicable information, this text constitutes an invaluable tool for the keen gardener, and makes for a great addition to collections of related literature. The chapters of this book include: 'Soils for Plant Growing', 'Manure Compost', 'Soil Compost', 'Sod Compost', 'Miscellaneous Composting', 'Importance of Using Clean Soil', 'Changing Soils', 'Soil Sterilization', 'The Effect of Sterilization on Soils for Plant Growth', 'Methods of Soil Sterilization', etcetera. We are proud to republish this vintage volume, now complete with a new introduction on soil science.