The Hedrick, U. P. 1870-1951 creator Alderman, W. H. (William Horace) 1885-1985 Dorsey, Maxwell Jay 1880-1966 Taylor, O. M. (Orrin Morehouse) 1865-1932 Wellington, R. (Richard) 1884-1975 text utu 2024 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "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.) 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) Originally published: United States: J. B. Lyon Company, 1911 Plum Fruit-culture -- New York (State) SB United States: J. B. Lyon Company, 1911 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72770 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72770 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134701.0 72770