The New American Orchardist: Or, An Account of the Most Valuable Varieties of Fruit, of All Climates, Adapted to Cultivation in the United States, with Their History, Modes of Culture, Management, Uses, &c., and the Culture of Silk. With an Appendix on Vegetables, Ornamental Trees, Shrubs and Flowers, Volume 2 |
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Page 36
... smooth place in the stock , make a perpendicular slit downward quite through the bark , an inch or a little more in length . Make a cross cut at the top of this slit , quite through to the wood , a little slanting downwards ; next with ...
... smooth place in the stock , make a perpendicular slit downward quite through the bark , an inch or a little more in length . Make a cross cut at the top of this slit , quite through to the wood , a little slanting downwards ; next with ...
Page 38
... smooth ; with a thin knife split down the stock through the centre , to the depth of about two inches , and insert a wedge to keep it open for the reception of the scion . The scion is to be prepared in the form of a wedge ; with an eye ...
... smooth ; with a thin knife split down the stock through the centre , to the depth of about two inches , and insert a wedge to keep it open for the reception of the scion . The scion is to be prepared in the form of a wedge ; with an eye ...
Page 49
... and deposit an egg in every fruit , particularly those possessed of smooth skins , as the ap- ricot , nectarine and plum . They are stated to continue their work of destruction till autumn ; the egg thus 5 NOXIOUS INSECTS . 49.
... and deposit an egg in every fruit , particularly those possessed of smooth skins , as the ap- ricot , nectarine and plum . They are stated to continue their work of destruction till autumn ; the egg thus 5 NOXIOUS INSECTS . 49.
Page 56
... smooth , of a pale yellow color ; the stalk is short ; the flesh is white , tender , juicy , sweet and excellent . One of the very best dessert apples of its season , which is early in August . * EARLY HARVEST . of Coxe . PRINCE'S HARVEST ,
... smooth , of a pale yellow color ; the stalk is short ; the flesh is white , tender , juicy , sweet and excellent . One of the very best dessert apples of its season , which is early in August . * EARLY HARVEST . of Coxe . PRINCE'S HARVEST ,
Page 57
... smooth , of a yellow color in the shade , finely contrasted with fine red next the sun ; the flesh white , tender and sprightly ; remarkably light ; fine for the table or for cook- ing . The tree bears certainly and abundantly . Mr Coxe ...
... smooth , of a yellow color in the shade , finely contrasted with fine red next the sun ; the flesh white , tender and sprightly ; remarkably light ; fine for the table or for cook- ing . The tree bears certainly and abundantly . Mr Coxe ...
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