Apples of North America
Subtitle: 192 exceptional varieties for gardeners, growers and cooks
By: Tom Burford
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: Timber Press
Published: 2013
Place of publication: Portland, Or
Language: eng
Number of pages: 300
ISBN-13: 9781604692495
Subjects: Apples; Varieties
Description: The book is brimming with beautiful portraits of heirloom and modern apples of merit, each accompanied by distinguishing characteristics and common uses. As the view broadens to the orchard, you will find information on planting, pruning, grafting, and more. The exploration of the apple culminates with an overview of the fruit's transformative capabilities when pressed, fermented, cooked, or dried.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Apple varieties A to Z; title: The orchard primer; title: Planning and designing an orchard; title: Planting and cultural management; title: Propagation; title: Apple products; title: Recommended uses of apple varieties.