This special edition of 'The Southern Apple and Peach Culturist' was written by James W. Fitz, and first published in 1872, making it the better part of one-and-a-half centuries old. The book covers a vast amount of aspects of Orchard Culture, from designing orchards and cultivation, to insect pests and preparation of soils, and much more. This book is written specifically to cater to those growing in the southern United States climates, but the basics of caring for and cultivating Apples and Peaches hold true for all regions. A fantastic old book on Apple and Peach Culture, and a great place to start if you are considering establishing your 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, beliefs, or practices may have been deemed unsafe, undesirable, 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.