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Pear Culture: A Manual For The Propagation, Planting, Cultivation, And Management Of The Pear Tree (1858)

Pear Culture: A Manual For The Propagation, Planting, Cultivation, And Management Of The Pear Tree (1858)

Field, Thomas Warren

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Fiction AnthologiesEdible PlantsEnvironmental Studies

ISBN10: 1164907123
ISBN13: 9781164907121
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 302
Weight: 0.89
Height: 0.63 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Pear Culture: A Manual For The Propagation, Planting, Cultivation, And Management Of The Pear Tree is a comprehensive guidebook written by Thomas Warren Field in 1858. The book covers all aspects of pear tree cultivation, from the selection of soil and site to the harvesting and marketing of the fruit. The author provides detailed instructions on how to propagate pear trees from seed or cuttings, and how to select and prepare the best rootstocks for grafting. Field also outlines the different varieties of pear trees and their characteristics, as well as the best methods for pruning and training the trees for optimal growth and fruit production.Throughout the book, Field emphasizes the importance of careful attention to detail and proper management techniques, such as fertilization, irrigation, and pest control. He also provides advice on how to deal with common problems that may arise during the growing season, such as blight, fire blight, and pear scab.In addition to practical advice, Pear Culture also includes historical information on the cultivation of pear trees, as well as anecdotes and observations from the author's own experience as a pear grower. Written in a clear and accessible style, this manual remains a valuable resource for anyone interested in growing and managing pear trees.With Descriptions And Illustrations Of The Most Productive Of The Finer Varieties, And Selections Of Kinds Most Profitably Grown For Market.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.

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