Publisher's Synopsis
This special edition of 'The California Fruits and How To Grow Them' was written by Edward J. Wickson, and first published in 1914, making it over a century old. The book features sections on Why the California Climate Favors the Growth of Fruit, The Climate in California and Its Modifications, Budding and Grafting, Pruning Trees and Thinning Fruit, and many more. The fruits covered by the book are: Apple, Apricot, Cherry, Peach, Nectarine, Pear, Plums & Prunes, Quince, Grapes, Date, Fig, Olive, Orange, Pomelo & Grapefruit, Lemon, Berries & Currants, and Nuts. A fabulous old book on California fruit-growing, and a must-read for all those interested in establishing a fruit orchard in the region. 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.
