This special edition of 'Establishing and Managing Young Apple Orchards' was produced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and first published in 1976. It is also known as 'Farmers' Bulletin 1897.' The book features chapters on Planning and Planting, Soil Management, Training and Pruning, Diseases, Insects, and more. A great place to start for the novice or new owner, filled with the basic, no-nonsense guidance you need to manage your Apple 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 or practices may have been deemed unsafe 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.