This special edition of 'The Book of Fruits for New England Culture' was written by Robert Manning, and first published in 1838, making it pretty close to two centuries old. The book is written specifically for the New England climate and culture. The book covers subjects including Root - Soil - Manures, Pruning, Diseases, Injurious Insects, Cultivation of the Apple and Pear, Cultivation of the Currant and Gooseberry, 50 Varieties of the Apple, Hardy Ornamental Trees and Shrubs, and more. A wonderful old book that's a great place to start for both those considering taking the plunge and starting their own orchard, or just simply growing a few fruit trees in the back yard. 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.