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A review of the history and uses of some 1600 varieties of apples in the American South, detailing apple cultivation, insect-control, and grafting practices, and describing methods of storing and using apples for products such as apple cider, apple butter, and apple brandy. The bulk of the book consists of descriptions and facts concerting extant and extinct Old Southern apple varieties. Includes a list of vendor sources for Old Southern apples, color and b&w illustrations, and an index of apple names and synonyms. No subject index.
Traditional Gardening, Autumn 1997
"Wow! would be a concise description of my reaction to this exceptionally researched, extremely valuable reference work that manages to be fun and readable at the same time, thanks to the silky, southern prose of its talented author..."
Old Southern Apples
Old Southern Apples,Creighton Lee, Jr. Calhoun,McDonald and Woodward Publishing Company,0939923378,Apples,Fruit,Fruit Crops,Gardening,Gardening/Plants,History - U.S.,Southern States,United States - State & Local - General,Varieties,American history,Fruit & vegetables,Local history,USA
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