This special edition of 'Essentials of Fruit Culture' was produced by the International Library of Technology, and first published in 1912, making it over a century old. This huge tome of nearly 600 pages covers growing Apples, Pears, Cherries, Apricots, and Quince, and has section on topics including Factors Affecting Fruit Growing, Propagation of Fruit Plants, Principles of Pruning, Varieties of Apples, Apple Pests and Injuries, Varieties of Pears, Location of a Pear Orchard, and many more. A fantastic, massive old book that's a great place to start for anybody interested in horticultural history, or anybody seeking knowledge on establishing their own Orchard. IMPORTANT NOTE - Please read BEFORE buying THIS BOOK IS A REPRINT. IT IS NOT AN ORIGINAL COPY. This book is a reprint edition and is a perfect facsimile of the original book. It is not set in a modern typeface and has not been digitally enhanced. As a result, some characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections, blurring, or minor shadows in the page background. This book appears exactly as it did when it was first printed. DISCLAIMER: Due to the age of this book, some methods or practices may have been deemed unsafe or unacceptable in the interim years. In utilizing the information herein, you do so at your own risk. We republish antiquarian books without judgment, solely for their historical and cultural importance, and for educational purposes. If purchasing a book more than 50 years old, especially for a minor, please use due diligence and vet the text before gifting.