The Encyclopedia of Practical Horticulture, Vol. 1 (Classic Reprint)

Excerpt from The Encyclopedia of Practical Horticulture, Vol. 1: A Reference System of Commercial Horticulture, Covering the Practical and Scientific Phases of Horticulture, With Special Reference to Fruits and VegetablesFirst - We are living in the midst of one of the best fruit districts of the world and have learned from practical experience what the fruit grower needs. We have worked in the orchards and studied the varied conditions from the viewpoint of the practical fruit grower.Second - Our fruits, especially our apples, command the highest prices in the markets of the world. This fact is not dependent alone upon the physical conditions under which our fruits are produced, but also upon the methods applied in growing them and preparing them for the market.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.