PREFACE 
In offering this Manual to the public, we are endeavour- 
ing to respond to frequent appeals for definite information 
upon the important subject of Fruit Bottling. 
The keen interest which we have taken in its promo- 
tion and continuance has led people to associate our 
names with the industry. 
A series of papers on the subject by Miss May Crooke, 
which appeared in Farm and Garden, 1905, form the 
basis of the book. These articles have been elaborated 
by myself, and the chapter on Cider-making has been 
added by me. My friend Mrs Collier has kindly per- 
mitted a reprint of a very delightful article on ‘‘ Ancient 
Recipes and Old-World Cures,” which she wrote 
originally for the Woman’s Agricultural Times, 
It is our good fortune to have for our publisher Mr 
John Lane. 
It is my most earnest hope that the publication of the 
practical details of these Industries, which are within the 
reach of all living in Rural districts, may be instrumental 
in arousing a greater interest in them; and that other 
County Councils, fired by emulation at the example set 
by Worcester some seven or eight years ago, may 
devote some money, even a small amount, to fostering 
this work. Indeed, one would strongly urge the forma- 
tion of Co-operative Societies to work small fruit- 
preserving factories in one or two of the best fruit 
districts, organising themselves for the purpose of 
instructing and educating the people in these subjects, 
and in an endeavour to obtain support and recognition 
from the County Councils on this basis. 
Vil 
