English walnuts : What you need to know about planting, cultivating and…
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"English Walnuts: What You Need to Know About Planting, Cultivating and…" compiled by Walter Fox Allen is a practical guide published in the early 20th century, specifically in 1912. This informative text focuses on horticulture, providing detailed instructions about the cultivation of English walnuts, including their planting, maintenance, and harvesting. The book highlights the significance of these trees not only as a valuable food source but also as beautiful ornamental shade trees.
The content of the book is structured to equip aspiring walnut growers with essential knowledge and practices for successful cultivation. It begins with an overview of the rising interest in English walnuts and their nutritional benefits, which surpass those of meats like steak. The guide provides specific planting guidelines, such as tree spacing, soil conditions, and effective practices for nurturing the walnut tree to ensure fruitful yields. Throughout the text, various walnut varieties are discussed, along with their unique characteristics and suitability for different climates. The book blends practical advice with historical context, encouraging readers to consider the economic potential of walnut farming amidst their aesthetic appeal. Overall, it serves as an invaluable resource for anyone interested in cultivating English walnuts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Compiler | Allen, Walter Fox, 1875-1958 |
|---|---|
| Title | English walnuts : What you need to know about planting, cultivating and harvesting this most delicious of nuts |
| Credits |
Produced by Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe, Jeannie Howse 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: 65.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | SB: Agriculture: Plant culture |
| Subject | Walnut |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 19038 |
| Release Date | Aug 13, 2006 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 386 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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