Isbn: 9781020286964 - fruits for the cold north: report on russian fruits: by charles gibb, abbotsford, quebec: with notes on russian apples imported in 1870 by u.s. department of agriculture (2 Ergebnisse)

Zustand: New. In English.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Written in the late 19th century, Fruits for the Cold North is a fascinating historical document that sheds light on the efforts of agricultural scientists to introduce new fruit crops into Canada and the northern United States. Charles Gibb's report focuses on the success of Russian fruits, which had been imported into North America by the US Department of Agriculture in 1870. Gibb provides detailed information on the varieties of Russian apples, pears, and plums that were tested, their adaptability to different growing conditions, and their potential value to Canadian and American farmers.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…