02152cam a22003133u 4500 28065 UtSlPG 20260610133636.0 m cr n 260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 06036198 UtSlPG en iso639-1 SB Hume, H. Harold (Hardrada Harold), 1875-1965 The Pecan and its Culture Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2009 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2009-02-13 Produced by Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe, Josephine Paolucci and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net. (This file was produced from images generously made available by Cornell University Digital Collections.) "The Pecan and its Culture" by H. Harold Hume is a comprehensive scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the agricultural practices surrounding the cultivation of pecan trees and discusses their botanical characteristics, varieties, and cultural significance. It aims to provide insights into both the commercial and ornamental value of the pecan, highlighting its rising importance in horticulture. At the start of the text, Hume emphasizes the growing recognition of the pecan as a vital orchard nut, describing its nutritional benefits and potential for sales in the market. He introduces the reader to the importance of understanding the pecan's botany, cultivation requirements, and the challenges posed by its propagation. The initial chapters convey an exciting narrative of how the pecan has transitioned from a wild fruit to a key agricultural commodity, setting the stage for further exploration of its varieties and cultivation methods in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Pecan https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28065 68974 68974