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100 1 _aBartrum, Edward,
_d1833-1905
245 1 4 _aThe Book of Pears and Plums; With Chapters on Cherries and Mulberries
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
490 1 _aHandbooks of Practical Gardening, 11
500 _aRelease date is 2010-02-11
508 _aProduced by Steven Giacomelli, Barbara Kosker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images produced by Core Historical Literature in Agriculture (CHLA), Cornell University)
520 _a"The Book of Pears and Plums; With Chapters on Cherries and Mulberries" by Rev. E. Bartrum, D.D., F.R.H.S. is a comprehensive horticultural guide written in the early 20th century. This publication provides detailed insights into the cultivation, history, and varieties of pears, plums, cherries, and mulberries, aiming to educate both amateur gardeners and professional horticulturists about these fruits. At the start of the book, the author expresses his passion for pears, comparing a well-tended pear tree to a faithful friend that rewards care with bountiful fruit. Bartrum discusses the origins and historical significance of pears, referencing ancient texts and horticulture practices in Europe, particularly the contributions of the Romans. He underscores the importance of soil, aspect, and climate in the successful cultivation of pears, establishing a foundation for more specific gardening advice that follows in the subsequent chapters. The opening sets an engaging tone for the detailed exploration of each fruit mentioned, filled with practical teachings and historical anecdotes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFruit-culture
653 _aPears
653 _aPlum
700 1 _aRoberts, Harry,
_d1871-1946
830 0 _aHandbooks of Practical Gardening, 11
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31251
999 _c72097
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