The Apple: The Kansas Apple, the Big Red Apple; The Luscious, Red-Cheeked First Love of the Farmer's Boy; The Healthful, Hearty Heart of the Darling Dumpling. What It Is; How to Grow It; Its Commercial and Economic Importance; How to Utilize It.
1977
The Apple: The Kansas Apple, the Big Red Apple; The Luscious, Red-Cheeked First Love of the Farmer's Boy; The Healthful, Hearty Heart of the Darling Dumpling. What It Is; How to Grow It; Its Commercial and Economic Importance; How to Utilize It.
1977
This is a remarkable artifact from the golden age of American horticulture, a period when the apple was not merely fruit but a cornerstone of agricultural ambition and rural aspiration. Written in the late nineteenth century, this comprehensive guide leaves no branch unpruned when it comes to the science and business of apple cultivation: soil composition, atmospheric conditions, the chemical ballet of growth, and the legislative realities facing the orchardist. But what elevates this beyond a mere agricultural manual is its poetic insistence on the apple's cultural weight, the fruit as metaphor for innocence, abundance, and the hearty American spirit. It catalogues varieties with the reverence of a botanist and the practical eye of a merchant, addressing everything from the 'Kansas Apple' to the 'Big Red Apple' with equal parts science and sentiment. Whether you are a historian of American agriculture, a gardener seeking old-world wisdom, or simply curious about how Americans once thought about the humble orchard, this volume offers a window into a world where growing apples was a matter of civic pride.
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