Written by Charles W. Smith and published by Central News Agency, Limited in 1950, this fifth edition is a classic regional guide tailored specifically to the unique climatic conditions of Southern Africa. Smith was a prolific author of practical household and agricultural guides, and this enlarged and revised volume covers everything from floriculture to vegetable cultivation for the local enthusiast. The book features its original green cloth-bound covers with black stamped detailing; it remains in fair to good vintage condition, showing some expected sun-fading and spotting to the boards, along with light age-toning to the internal pages, while maintaining a sturdy binding.