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100 1 _aBurr, Fearing,
_d1815-1897
245 1 4 _aThe field and garden vegetables of America
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2007-06-05
508 _aProduced by Janet Blenkinship, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"The Field and Garden Vegetables of America" by Fearing Burr is a comprehensive agricultural reference written in the mid-19th century. This manual serves to provide detailed descriptions of nearly eleven hundred vegetable species and varieties, along with instructions on their propagation, cultivation, and usage. It is likely aimed at both novice and experienced gardeners looking to enhance their understanding of various vegetables and how to grow them successfully. At the start of this volume, the author outlines his intentions and methodology for compiling the information on various vegetables. He emphasizes the need for a resource that consolidates details about the diverse characteristics of vegetables—such as size, form, and quality—offering an insight into their cultivation and use. The opening portion introduces specific plants, beginning with the beet, providing information on its cultivation practices, soil requirements, and general uses in cooking and livestock feeding. Burr’s meticulous attention to the cultivation process establishes a foundation for readers eager to deepen their horticultural knowledge. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aVegetable gardening -- United States
653 _aVegetables -- Varieties
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21682
999 _c62828
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