Apple Growing
by OpenStories
Original author: M. C. Burritt
"Apple Growing" by M. C. Burritt is a practical guide on apple cultivation written in the early 20th century. The book focuses on methods and practices aimed at enhancing the profitability of small apple orchards particularly in the Northeastern United States. It covers a wide range of topics, including planting, care, harvesting, and marketing of apples, making it a valuable resource for both novice and experienced orchardists. The opening of the book sets the tone with a preface that highlights the author's intention to present practical knowledge derived from personal experience as well as formal education. Burritt discusses the increasing demand for apples and the corresponding decline in their production, emphasizing the significant opportunities for apple growers. He outlines the importance of careful planning in establishing an orchard and hints at practical strategies to ensure its success, thus engaging the reader with both insightful observations and actionable advice right from the beginning.
Apple Growing, by M. C. Burritt. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #20770.
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13 Chapters
- 1.Preface349 words
- 2.Chapter I: The Outlook for the Growing of Apples1,352 words
- 3.Chapter II: Planning for the Orchard2,159 words
- 4.Chapter III: Planting and Growing the Orchard3,697 words
- 5.Chapter IV: Pruning the Trees2,794 words
- 6.Chapter V: Cultivation and Cover Cropping3,103 words
- 7.Chapter VI: Manuring and Fertilizing2,911 words
- 8.Chapter VII: Insects and Diseases Affecting the Apple3,298 words
- 9.Chapter VIII: The Principles and Practice of Spraying4,148 words
- 10.Chapter IX: Harvesting and Storing3,025 words
- 11.Chapter X: Markets and Marketing2,086 words
- 12.Chapter XI: Some Hints on Renovating Old Orchards2,100 words
- 13.Chapter XII: The Cost of Growing Apples5,802 words