The Pecan and its Culture by H. Harold Hume
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"The Pecan and its Culture" by H. Harold Hume is a comprehensive scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the agricultural practices surrounding the cultivation of pecan trees and discusses their botanical characteristics, varieties, and cultural significance. It aims to provide insights into both the commercial and ornamental value of the pecan, highlighting its rising importance in horticulture. At the start of the text, Hume emphasizes the
growing recognition of the pecan as a vital orchard nut, describing its nutritional benefits and potential for sales in the market. He introduces the reader to the importance of understanding the pecan's botany, cultivation requirements, and the challenges posed by its propagation. The initial chapters convey an exciting narrative of how the pecan has transitioned from a wild fruit to a key agricultural commodity, setting the stage for further exploration of its varieties and cultivation methods in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Hume, H. Harold (Hardrada Harold), 1875-1965 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 06036198 |
| Title | The Pecan and its Culture |
| Credits |
Produced by Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe, Josephine Paolucci and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net. (This file was produced from images generously made available by Cornell University Digital Collections.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 70.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | SB: Agriculture: Plant culture |
| Subject | Pecan |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 28065 |
| Release Date | Feb 13, 2009 |
| Last Update | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 517 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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