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Hardcover. Etat : Good. Etat de la jaquette : No Dustjacket. First edition. Scarce in First Edition. Some small areas of discoloration to covers. This work covers the majority of apple growing regions within the United States, and parts of Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Each state and growing region within is covered separately, with extensive discussion on the advantages and disadvantages of the growing climate, apple varieties and overall commercial value of the area. Folger and Thomson have produced a complete reference work, including topics such as selecting a site, cultivating, pruning, controlling pests and diseases, pollinating practices, selecting apple varieties, renovating an old orchard, harvesting and storage, marketing, and other related business needs.

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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the historical and modern-day commercial apple industry of North America, offering a thorough examination of its cultivation, production, and distribution. The author, an expert in fruit crop science, provides an insightful look at the industry's evolution and its impact on the global apple trade. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the history of apple growing in the United States, the leading apple regions, and the factors that influence apple production. It also discusses the challenges faced by the industry, such as increasing competition and the changing consumer market. Overall, this book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the apple industry, from growers and marketers to consumers. It provides a comprehensive overview of the industry's past, present, and future, and offers insights into the factors that will shape its development in the years to come. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

xxii, 466pp. Illus. 8vo. Etat : Green cloth in VG pictorial dj. First Edition. First Edition. xxii, 466pp. Illus. 8vo. From the Rural Science Series. Edited by Liberty Hyde Bailey who was an American horticulturist and reformer of rural life. He was cofounder of the American Society for Horticultural Science.