Apple Growing

Burritt, M. C. (Maurice Chase), 1883-Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

2.5

Word count: 223K words
Chapters: 23

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.Apple Growing by M. C. BurrittAuthor: Burritt, M. C. (Maurice Chase), 1883-,Language: English, Class: SB: Agriculture: Plant culture, Release Date: Mar 9, 2007

Editor's review

This practical guide to apple growing, completed in the early twentieth century, systematically covers every stage of orchard management from site selection and planting to ongoing care, and bears the clear character of an agricultural technical manual. Its value lies in organizing cultivation experience into orderly steps; the language is direct, with emphasis on operational essentials and causal explanation, giving readers a view of the overall approach to early orchard management. As a public-domain e-book, it is also a sample for understanding the evolution of agricultural technical writing, and is of reference value to those studying horticultural history or comparing past and present cultivation concepts. It is best read as a conceptual framework rather than an operations manual: soil, varieties, pests and diseases, and climate conditions vary by time and place, so the specific practices in the book need to be checked against local agricultural extension materials and current standards. Suitable as background reading for amateur growers interested in apple cultivation, agricultural college students, and enthusiasts of horticultural history.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Amateur growers interested in apple cultivation who want to understand the overall process
Agriculture or horticulture students using it as background reading on cultivation approaches
Research-oriented readers concerned with the evolution of agricultural technical writing and horticultural history
Practitioners running small orchards who want to organize management stages

Not a good fit for

Large-scale orchards that need current agricultural technical standards to guide production
Readers looking for specific pesticide ratios and the latest pest and disease control solutions
People who only want light essays and have no interest in agricultural operational details

Reading tips

Read the table of contents first to grasp the overall framework of orchard management, then read selectively by the stages you care about.
While reading, compare the book's practices item by item with local conditions using local agricultural extension materials.
Note down points that may conflict with current standards as leads for further verification.
Horticultural history enthusiasts can note the period characteristics of the book's technical language and read it comparatively.

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Project Gutenberg United States · Founded in 1971

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FAQ

Can this book be used directly to guide apple growing today?

It should not be copied directly. The book was written long ago, and varieties, pest and disease control, and cultivation standards all differ from today. Its strength is providing an overall approach to orchard management and a division of stages; specific operations should be adjusted according to current guidance from local agricultural extension departments and local climate and soil conditions.

Can readers with no growing experience understand it?

They can understand the general idea. The book is mainly practical explanation, uses few difficult terms, and is organized by stage, so readers with no background can use it to learn the basic process of apple cultivation. However, many practices in the book require practical experience to judge their applicability, so it is advisable to read it alongside local growing materials.

What reading barriers does the English original pose for Chinese readers?

The main barrier is agricultural terminology, such as expressions related to soil, pruning, and pests and diseases. The ordinary narrative sections are not difficult. It is advisable to read one chapter first to become familiar with word usage, compile high-frequency terms into a short glossary, and subsequent chapters will read much more smoothly.

Is this book better for reading through or for reference?

It is better for reference as needed. The book is organized by cultivation stage, and the chapters are relatively independent, so readers can read selectively around topics they care about. To build an overall understanding, read the table of contents and overview chapters first, then go deeper into specific stages; this is more efficient.

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About the author

Burritt, M. C. (Maurice Chase), 1883- Author · American · 1883

Maurice Chase Burritt (M. C. Burritt, born 1883) was an American author whose biography and educational background are only scantily documented in public sources. Existing records show that he was born in 1883 and is known for practical writings on horticulture and fruit-tree cultivation. His representative work, Apple Growing, deals with apple cultivation, presumably covering such practical matters as orchard management, variety selection, and growing techniques; it is addressed to growers and home gardeners, in plain language with an emphasis on hands-on guidance. Only one of his works is currently held in the collection, which is not enough to give a full picture of his writing. Overall, Burritt belongs to the early twentieth-century American tradition of practical agricultural writing, and his work offered useful technical guidance for apple growing of the time, holding some value for understanding how fruit-cultivation knowledge was disseminated in that period.