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Series
Brooklyn Botanic Garden all-region guides volume hand 181
Publisher
Brooklyn Botanic Gardens
Pub. Date
[2005]
Physical Desc
120 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), map ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Author
Publisher
Peter Pauper Press, Inc
Pub. Date
2023.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 23 x 29 cm
Language
English
Description
"In the 1800s a migrant farmer named Maria Ann Smith worked as an apple orchardist. Her discovery of a new type of apple that never turned red, but was always green, tart, sweet, and perfect for a pie, was due part to a fluke of nature, and part to Maria's insight and determination. The beloved Granny Smith apple that we know today was named in her honor. This is her story"--
Author
Publisher
Timber Press
Pub. Date
2013.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
300 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
The book is brimming with beautiful portraits of heirloom and modern apples of merit, each accompanied by distinguishing characteristics and common uses. As the view broadens to the orchard, you will find information on planting, pruning, grafting, and more. The exploration of the apple culminates with an overview of the fruit's transformative capabilities when pressed, fermented, cooked, or dried.
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