Manual of American grape-growing by U. P. Hedrick
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"Manual of American Grape-Growing" by U. P. Hedrick is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The book provides a comprehensive guide on grape cultivation, targeting both commercial and amateur grape-growers in North America. Its focus includes a variety of grapes, methods of grape-growing, and regional adaptations relevant to the American landscape, reflecting the importance of the grape industry during that period." "The opening of the manual presents a preface
that underscores the significance of grape cultivation in American agriculture, noting the disproportionate attention it has received compared to other fruits. The author emphasizes the need for contemporary literature on grape-growing, considering the rapid developments in methods and increasing diversity of grape varieties. Hedrick expresses a dual focus in his manual: catering to the commercial industry and the amateur gardener, particularly highlighting several native and European grape varieties and their respective cultivation techniques across various U.S. regions." (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Hedrick, U. P., 1870-1951 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 19011374 |
| Title | Manual of American grape-growing |
| Credits |
Produced by Steven Giacomelli, Chris Logan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images produced by Core Historical Literature in Agriculture (CHLA), Cornell University) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 60.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | SB: Agriculture: Plant culture |
| Subject | Viticulture -- United States |
| Subject | Grapes -- Varieties -- United States |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 29659 |
| Release Date | Aug 10, 2009 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 895 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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