Pear Culture: A Manual For The Propagation, Planting, Cultivation, And Management Of The Pear Tree

By Thomas Warren Field

Book Overview

Pear Culture: A Manual For The Propagation, Planting, Cultivation, And Management Of The Pear Tree (1858) is a comprehensive guide written by Thomas Warren Field on the various aspects of pear farming. The book covers topics such as the history of pear cultivation, the different varieties of pears, the propagation and planting of pear trees, and the best methods for cultivating and managing pear orchards. The author provides detailed instructions on how to select and prepare the soil, how to plant and prune the trees, and how to manage pests and diseases that may affect the crop. The book also includes information on harvesting and storing pears, as well as tips on marketing and selling the fruit.Throughout the book, Field emphasizes the importance of careful planning and attention to detail in order to achieve a successful pear harvest. He provides practical advice and insights based on his own experience as a pear farmer, as well as the latest scientific research on pear cultivation.Overall, Pear Culture is an essential resource for anyone interested in growing pears, whether on a small scale or as a commercial enterprise. It is a valuable historical document that provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of agriculture in the mid-19th century, as well as a timeless guide that is still relevant to modern-day pear growers.With Descriptions And Illustrations Of The Most Productive Of The Finer Varieties, And Selections Of Kinds Most Profitably Grown For Market.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437108261
• ISBN13: 9781437108262
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"