Hooper's Western Fruit Book: A Compendious Collection Of Facts, From The Notes And Experience Of Successful Fruit Culturists (1857)

By Edward James Hooper

Book Overview

Hooper's Western Fruit Book is a comprehensive guide to fruit cultivation in the western United States, written by Edward James Hooper and originally published in 1857. The book is a collection of notes and experiences from successful fruit growers, providing readers with a wealth of practical information on topics such as soil preparation, planting, pruning, and pest control. The book also includes detailed descriptions of a wide variety of fruit trees, including apples, pears, peaches, plums, cherries, and grapes, as well as advice on how to select and care for each type of tree. In addition to its practical advice, Hooper's Western Fruit Book is also a fascinating historical document, offering insights into the early days of fruit cultivation in the American West. Whether you are an experienced fruit grower or a beginner, this book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in growing fruit in the western United States.Arranged For Practical Use In The Orchard And Garden.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436876842
• ISBN13: 9781436876841
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 344 Pages
• Weight: 1.01 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"