The New American Orchardist: The Most Valuable Varieties of Fruit and the Culture of Silk

This special edition of 'The New American Orchardist' was written by William Kenrick, and first published in 1835, making it the better part of two centuries old. This huge book covers a vast amount of aspects of Orcharding, covering varieties that can be grown - Fruits, Vegetables, Nuts and Ornamentals, and the practical side of producing them. 'The New American Orchardist' features topics such as Climate, Utility of Fruits, New Varieties of Fruits, Of the Growth of Trees and Plants, Transplanting, Propagation, Pruning, Noxious Insects, and more. Also features a large section on the production on Silk. It has sections on the following varieties : Apples, Pears, Plums, Peaches, Bananas, Mulberry, Almonds, Pistachios, Beets, Carrots, Ginger, Potato, Shallots, Elder, Mountain Ash, Tea, Coffee, and many, many more. An absolutely fabulous old book on the art of the Orchard, with all the knowledge you need to be a roaring success at growing. 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.