This special edition of 'The Fruit and Fruit Trees of America' was written by A.J. Downing, and first published in 1872, making it just shy of one-and-a-half centuries old. The book has section on The Production of New Varieties of Fruit, Propagation of Varieties, Grafting, Budding, Cuttings, Layers and Suckers, Pruning, The Position of Fruit-Trees - Soil and Aspect, general Remarks on Insects, and more. The main focus of the book is on Apples. This lofty tome at over 500 pages is a must-have for all those interested in Orchard Culture in particular and the historical aspect of horticulture in America in general. 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, beliefs, or practices may have been deemed unsafe, undesirable, 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.