An allotment garden, usually simply referred to as an allotment, is a small piece of land typically used for the non-commercial growing of food plants. First published in 1917, 'The Allotment Book' contains simple instructions and step-by-step directions for planning, setting up, and maintaining a successful allotment, with chapters on preparation, tools and equipment, the best plants to grow, and much more. Contents include: 'Taking a New Allotment', 'How to Handle an Old Plot', 'The 10-Perch Plot', 'The 20-Perch Plot', 'The 30-Perch Plot', 'The 40-Perch Plot', 'The 80-Perch Plot', 'The 120-Perch Plot', 'The 160-Perch Plot', 'The Year’s Work at a Glance', 'How to Grow Vegetables', 'Using a Home-made Frame', etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in a modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on kitchen gardening.