Fruit an illustrated history

In this book Blackburne-Maze challenges myths such as the story of Johnny Appleseed whose real name was John Chapman. The fable that he indiscriminately scattered seeds is admittedly the worst way to propagate fruit trees. In truth he established a chain of successful apple nurseries that stretched...

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Main Author: Blackburne-Maze, Peter (Author)
Corporate Author: Royal Horticultural Society
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London Scriptum Editions 2002
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Summary:In this book Blackburne-Maze challenges myths such as the story of Johnny Appleseed whose real name was John Chapman. The fable that he indiscriminately scattered seeds is admittedly the worst way to propagate fruit trees. In truth he established a chain of successful apple nurseries that stretched from Pennsylvania to Indiana.
Item Description:Includes index
Physical Description:335 pages illustration (chiefly color) 32 cm
ISBN:1902686233
9781902686233