The pears of New York by U. P. Hedrick
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| Author | Hedrick, U. P., 1870-1951 |
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| Contributor | Francis, E. H. (Edward H.), 1862- |
| Contributor | Howe, G. H. (George Henry), 1888- |
| Contributor | Taylor, O. M. (Orrin Morehouse), 1865-1932 |
| Contributor | Tukey, H. B. (Harold Bradford), 1896-1971 |
| Title | The pears of New York |
| Note | Reading ease score: 70.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The Pears of New York" by U. P. Hedrick is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work serves as a comprehensive monograph dedicated to the documentation of pear cultivation and its varieties in New York, aiming to provide detailed historical, botanical, and agricultural information pertaining to pears. Overall, the book stands out as an authoritative resource for horticulturists and fruit growers interested in the specifics of pear varieties and their cultivation. The opening of the work presents an introduction from the New York Agricultural Experiment Station, highlighting the manuscript's significance as part of a series focusing on hardy fruits. It outlines the objectives of the treatise, which include documenting the history of the pear, detailing its species, and providing extensive descriptions of both major and minor cultivated varieties. The preface emphasizes the necessity of this work, driven by a growing appreciation for the book series, and indicates that the content draws on years of experience and research to ensure a high standard of information for those involved in the pear-growing industry. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | SB: Agriculture: Plant culture |
| Subject | Pears |
| Subject | Fruit-culture -- New York (State) |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 46994 |
| Release Date | Sep 29, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 133 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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