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The ultimate visual reference to a best-loved fruit, offering a full directory of types with tasting commentaries, gardening and cultivation advice, and a collection of classic recipes The introductory section contains everything you need to know about the history, botany and cultivation of apples, from planting, pruning and propagation to harvesting, storing and cooking An extensive photographic guide features over 400 apple varieties, shown both whole and cut, and with detailed information on visual appearance and markings, leaf and apple shapes, texture and taste Includes 90 tempting recipes to make the most of your apples from apple-based breakfasts, appetizers, main courses, salads and side dishes to desserts, sauces, preserves and drinks Over 1500 fantastic photographs and illustrations throughout The humble apple has long been a much-loved fruit throughout the world. It features heavily in the myths and cultures of many societies, from the earliest tales of Aphrodite and Adam and Eve, to a global computer companyÆs adoption of the fruit as its logo in the late 1970s. Apple trees are easily cultivated, both domestically and commercially. At the end of the 19th century there were hundreds of orchards and although the growth of imports and demands for more exotic fruits led to the demise of orchards during the 1900s, apple sales are increasing and orchards are growing an ever-broadening range of varieties. The first section of the book offers the reader an insight into the significance of the apple in history and mythology, gives a botanical overview and description of the plant from its early geographic origins, and explains in step-by-step detail how to plant, nurture and cultivate your own apple harvest. In the directory section you will find an unprecedented photographic collection of 400 internationally grown apple varieties. The apples are listed alphabetically for easy reference, from 'Acme' to 'Zoete ermgaard', and each entry gives detailed identification descriptions as well as information on type, origin, date first recorded, suitable pollinators and other names it is known under. The entries are accompanied by photographs of the apple, in situ on the tree, showing the outside and sliced open. Recognized for its versatility, the apple is a popular ingredient in many tasty recipes. A collection of 90 delectable apple recipes is featured in the final chapter. Dishes include classics such as Baked Apples and Apple Crumble as well as more unusual recipes to discover such as Curried Apple Soup or Pumpkin and Apple Risotto. Red, green, sweet or sour, apples are as popular in today's health-conscious society as they have ever been. With over 1500 stunning images, this is the ultimate visual guide to a wonderfully versatile fruit.

Andrew Mikolajski is an established and highly respected gardening expert. He edited the RHS Encyclopedia of Plants and Flowers and the RHS Encyclopedia of Gardening (both Dorling Kindersley) and he has written numerous articles for major gardening magazine and specialist journals. His published works include The Busy Gardener's Guide (Time Life), and The Practical Encyclopedia of Garden Pests and Diseases, The Visual Encyclopedia of Garden Plants, and 1000 Gardening Questions Answered (all Lorenz Books).