American Pomology. Apples

A meticulous 19th‑century guide to the apples that have shaped American orchards, this volume blends a genuine love of the land with practical horticultural advice. Written by a leading figure in the Pomological Society, it offers a patriotic yet inclusive perspective, aiming to serve growers from the Northwest to the Atlantic seaboard.

The book begins with clear, concise chapters on the fundamentals of fruit culture—soil, grafting, pruning, and orchard management—before moving into a systematic, alphabetically ordered classification of apple varieties. With more than two hundred detailed illustrations, the author introduces new diagnostic characters that help even novice growers identify their trees accurately. The result is a user‑friendly reference that balances scholarly rigor with everyday usefulness, making it an indispensable companion for anyone tending an orchard or studying the rich diversity of American apples.