This special edition of 'British Apples : Illustrated' was written by A.F. Barron, and first published in 1888, making it 130 years old. Filled with articles written by members of the Royal Horticultural Society on topics like Dessert Pears, Apples for Profit, on Pruning, Canker in Fruit Trees, Canker : Its Cause and Cure, Enemies of the Apple and Pear, and many more. It also features a directory of UK companies at the Apple and Pear Conference 1888, and the varieties of Apples and Pears they exhibited. A wonderful find, and a must-have for the libraries of all those interested in Orchard Culture, Apples and Pears in Great Britain, and all those who research the history of European horticulture. IMPORTANT NOTE - Please read BEFORE buying! THIS BOOK IS A REPRINT. IT IS NOT AN ORIGINAL COPY. This book is a reprint edition and is a perfect facsimile of the original book. It is not set in a modern typeface and has not been digitally enhanced. As a result, some characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections, blurring, or minor shadows in the page background. This book appears exactly as it did when it was first printed. DISCLAIMER : Due to the age of this book, some methods, beliefs, or practices may have been deemed unsafe, undesirable, or unacceptable in the interim years. In utilizing the information herein, you do so at your own risk. We republish antiquarian books without judgment, solely for their historical and cultural importance, and for educational purposes. If purchasing a book more than 50 years old, especially for a minor, please use due diligence and vet the text before gifting. | Author: A. F. Barron, Roger Chambers | Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform | Publication Date: Mar 23, 2018 | Number of Pages: 384 pages | Language: English | Binding: Paperback | ISBN-10: 1986785025 | ISBN-13: 9781986785020
