A Manual of Gardening for Western and Southern India is a comprehensive guidebook written by R. Riddell for those interested in gardening in the Indian subcontinent. The book contains detailed information on the climate, soil types, and topography of the region, as well as practical advice on how to cultivate a variety of plants, including fruits, vegetables, flowers, and trees. The author covers topics such as garden design, soil preparation, irrigation, plant propagation, pest control, and pruning. The book also includes a list of recommended plants for different types of gardens, along with their botanical names and descriptions. With its clear and concise instructions, this book is an essential resource for anyone looking to start or maintain a garden in Western and Southern India.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.