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No other portion of the agriculture of our country is at this time receiving so much attention as that devoted to the culture of Fruit. The growing of young trees in nurseries, as an art, has been greatly improved, and the supply of such trees is enormous. Books have been prepared by men of eminent ability and mature experience, giving all necessary information for the management of the orchard; and the fruits that have been proved valuable have been carefully figured and described.
Some men are devoting much attention to the improvement of kinds, and with most satisfactory results. Fruits that were highly esteemed a few years ago are now superseded, and amateurs hope to identify their names with better sorts; and why not '3 There seems to be no limit set by nature to improvement in this direction. The Seckel Pear was found growing wild in a hedgerow. Probably the blossom that produced the pear, from the seed of which that tree grew, had been visited by a bee dusty with pollen from another blossom, and thus a germ was fertilized, which in time brought forth this hybrid of such surpassing excellence. The science of Botany teaches us that we can hybridize as well as bees, and improvements in fruits are now brought about as the designs of men rather than as the accidents of insects. Grafting, budding, and the propagation by cuttings give us the means of multiplying these better kinds with a rapidity characteristic of the age. 'but with all these signs of progress, the supply of fruit is far short of the wants of the people. The prices are often extravagant to the consumers, and do not always remunerate the producers.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a comprehensive guide to conquering the Curculio, a pervasive insect that has plagued fruit trees in our country for over a century. In-depth analysis by the author reveals the devastating impact of the Curculio on fruit crops, leading to deformed, damaged, and prematurely fallen fruits. The author emphasizes the significance of early detection and intervention, providing a detailed guide to identifying the Curculio's marks on young fruits. Beyond identification, the book empowers readers with practical strategies to eliminate the Curculio through a combination of techniques, including targeted destruction of infested fruits, proper tree management, and the use of the canvas and jarring method, a technique introduced in this book. The author's extensive illustrations and scientific research provide a solid foundation for understanding the Curculio's life cycle and behavior, enabling readers to implement effective strategies for protecting their fruit trees. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781333504717_0
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