02725cam a22003853u 4500 72770 UtSlPG 20260610134701.0 m cr n 260607r20241911utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 SB Hedrick, U. P., 1870-1951 The plums of New York Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2024 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Report of the New York Agricultural Experiment Station for the year 1910, part II Release date is 2024-01-21 Steven Giacomelli, Mark C. Orton and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images produced by Core Historical Literature in Agriculture (CHLA), Cornell University) "The Plums of New York" by U. P. Hedrick is a horticultural monograph written in the early 20th century. The text serves as a comprehensive study of cultivated plums, detailing their historical context, botanical classification, and various cultivars. It presents insights intended for both professional horticulturists and amateur growers, aiming to enhance the understanding and appreciation of this diverse group of fruits. At the start of the work, Hedrick outlines the purpose of the text, which is to compile existing knowledge about cultivated plums while acknowledging that the information is relevant to a broader audience beyond just New York. The opening portions introduce the genus Prunus, to which plums belong, and discuss the significant variability within this group, emphasizing the interactions between various species and their hybrids. The narrative sets the groundwork for understanding the wide range of plum varieties, their adaptability to different environments, and the complexities of their nomenclature and classification, aiming to equip readers with essential knowledge for successful cultivation and breeding endeavors. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United States: J. B. Lyon Company, 1911 Plum Fruit-culture -- New York (State) Alderman, W. H. (William Horace), 1885-1985 Dorsey, Maxwell Jay, 1880-1966 Taylor, O. M. (Orrin Morehouse), 1865-1932 Wellington, R. (Richard), 1884-1975 Report of the New York Agricultural Experiment Station for the year 1910, part II https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72770 113495 113495