The importance of fruits in human nutrition is well known. They are most useful fresh. But the shelf life of some of them is very limited and lasts for hours. Properly organized drying, as well as other types of fruit harvesting for future use, which this book tells about, will create the necessary supply of them for the long winter months. Various dishes and drinks made from dried and canned fruits and berries greatly diversify and decorate any menu. To help the amateur gardener, various devices, tools and the most convenient containers for collecting, transporting and processing fruit crops are given, recommendations are given for storing and protecting dried fruits from pests. Designed for the general reader.