Excerpt from The Profits of Fruit Culture: Containing Plain and Practical Directions for Planting, Growing and Marketing Fruit, Followed by a List of Hardy Ornamental Trees and Vines for Home Adornment, Parks and Streets
These few pages are offered to the public to encourage the growing of fruit in the Province of Quebec.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a compendium of the author's experience and study of fruit growing in the Canadian province of Quebec. The author's broad aim is to encourage and offer detailed guidance on cultivating a wide variety of fruits. The book delves into the history of apple cultivation in the author's region, providing a fascinating glimpse into the development of fruit-growing practices. A substantial portion of the book details the author's practical experiences and the insights he gained from them, specifically on the subject of growing apples. He shares valuable advice on selecting the right varieties for the local climate, ensuring proper pollination, and managing pests and diseases. The author also discusses the potential profitability of apple cultivation. Importantly, he emphasizes the significance of protecting orchards from extreme weather conditions and offers practical solutions for doing so. The book concludes with the author highlighting the potential of small fruit cultivation, covering strawberries, raspberries, gooseberries, currants, and blackberries. He provides guidance on planting, cultivation, and marketing, emphasizing the potential profitability of these crops. With its wealth of practical knowledge, this book is an invaluable resource for fruit growers in cold climate regions. It offers a unique blend of historical context, practical advice, and insights into the challenges and rewards of fruit cultivation. The author's passion for his subject shines through, inspiring readers to embrace the joys and challenges of growing their own fruit. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331874621_0
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