This kitchen guide to fruits is full of delightful and surprising information, from the creation of the cubic watermelon to the naming of the "Big Apple," and the revelation of the electrical power obtainable from a lemon. Combining charming botanical illustrations from period sources with facts and practical tips for growing and enjoying your own produce, this attractive kitchen guide offers a wealth of kitchen and garden knowledge in a hand-sized volume with a textured cover, inset cover plate, foil stamping, colored endpapers, and a ribbon marker.