The Pears of New York
Exploring the Botany and History of New York's Beloved FruitBy U. P. Hedrick
Length34h 37m
About this audiobook
In "The Pears of New York," U.P. Hedrick offers an authoritative exploration of pear cultivation, meticulously cataloging over 250 varieties of pears developed and grown in the state. The book is renowned for its engaging prose, which fuses scientific rigor with a conversational style, making complex horticultural practices accessible to both experts and casual readers. Set against the backdrop of the burgeoning fruit industry in the early 20th century, Hedrick's work is not only a botanical guide but also a historical document that captures the essence of agricultural innovation during his era. U.P. Hedrick was a prominent figure in horticulture, serving as the botanist for the New York Agricultural Experiment Station. His extensive background in botany and practical experience in fruit cultivation fueled his desire to share knowledge about pears, a fruit often underrepresented in botanical literature. His dedication to the field, alongside his deep understanding of genetic diversity among pear species, culminated in this seminal work that remains pivotal for both researchers and enthusiasts. For readers intrigued by horticulture, botany, or agricultural history, "The Pears of New York" is an indispensable resource. This book not only enhances your understanding of pear varieties but also invites you to appreciate the cultural significance and agricultural practices that shaped New York's pear industry. Explore the depth of knowledge that Hedrick offers and cultivate your passion for this remarkable fruit.
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GenreScience and Nature
Length34 hrs 37 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 3, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1THE PEAR IN FRANCE
62GLOU MORCEAU
2THE PEAR IN BELGIUM
63GUYOT
3THE PEAR IN CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE
64HOWELL
4THE PEAR IN ENGLAND
65IDAHO
5THE PEAR IN AMERICA
66JARGONELLE
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6CHAPTER II SPECIES OF PEARS AND THEIR CHARACTERS
67JARGONELLE (FRENCH)
7THE STRUCTURAL BOTANY OF THE PEAR
68JOSÉPHINE DE MALINES
8CHARACTERS OF PEAR-TREES
69KIEFFER
9FRUIT-CHARACTERS OF POMES
70KINGSESSING
10SPECIES OF PEARS
71KOONCE
11OCCIDENTAL PEARS
72LAMY
12ORIENTAL PEARS
73LAWRENCE
13CHAPTER III PEAR CULTURE
74LAWSON
14PEAR STATISTICS FOR THE UNITED STATES AND NEW YORK
75LE CONTE
15CLIMATE
76LE LECTIER
16LOCATIONS AND SOILS FOR PEARS
77LÉON LECLERC (VAN MONS)
17PEAR ORCHARDS AND THEIR CARE
78LINCOLN
18HARVESTING AND MARKETING
79LINCOLN CORELESS
19DISEASES OF THE PEAR
80LUCY DUKE
20INSECTS ATTACKING THE PEAR
81MADELEINE
21CHAPTER IV LEADING VARIETIES OF PEARS
82MARGARET
22ANDRÉ DESPORTES
83MARIE LOUISE
23ANSAULT
84OLIVIER DE SERRES
24BARTLETT
85ONONDAGA
25BELLE LUCRATIVE
86ONTARIO
26BEURRÉ D’ANJOU
87P. BARRY
27BEURRÉ D’ARENBERG[26]
88PASSE COLMAR
28BEURRÉ BOSC
89PITMASTON
29BEURRÉ CLAIRGEAU
90POUND
30BEURRÉ DIEL
91PRÉSIDENT DROUARD
31BEURRÉ GIFFARD
92REEDER
32BEURRÉ HARDY
93RIEHL BEST
33BEURRÉ DE JONGHE
94ROOSEVELT
34BEURRÉ SUPERFIN
95RUTTER
35BLOODGOOD
96SECKEL
36BRANDYWINE
97SHELDON
37BUFFUM
98SOUVENIR DU CONGRÈS
38CLAPP FAVORITE
99SOUVENIR D’ESPÉREN
39COLONEL WILDER
100SUDDUTH
40COLUMBIA
101SUMMER DOYENNÉ
41DANA HOVEY
102TYSON
42DEARBORN
103URBANISTE
43DORSET
104VERMONT BEAUTY
44DOUGLAS
105VICAR OF WINKFIELD
45DOYENNÉ D’ALENÇON
106WHITE DOYENNÉ
46DOYENNÉ BOUSSOCK
107WILDER EARLY
47DOYENNÉ DU COMICE
108WINTER BARTLETT
48DUCHESSE D’ANGOULÊME
109WINTER NELIS
49DUCHESSE D’ORLÉANS
110WORDEN SECKEL
50DUHAMEL DU MONCEAU
111CHAPTER V MINOR VARIETIES OF PEARS (pt. 1)
51EARLY HARVEST
112CHAPTER V MINOR VARIETIES OF PEARS (pt. 2)
52EASTER BEURRÉ
113CHAPTER V MINOR VARIETIES OF PEARS (pt. 3)
53ELIZABETH
114CHAPTER V MINOR VARIETIES OF PEARS (pt. 4)
54FLEMISH BEAUTY
115CHAPTER V MINOR VARIETIES OF PEARS (pt. 5)
55FONDANTE DE NOËL
116CHAPTER V MINOR VARIETIES OF PEARS (pt. 6)
56FONTENAY
117CHAPTER V MINOR VARIETIES OF PEARS (pt. 7)
57FORELLE
118CHAPTER V MINOR VARIETIES OF PEARS (pt. 8)
58FOX
119CHAPTER V MINOR VARIETIES OF PEARS (pt. 9)
59FREDERICK CLAPP
120BIBLIOGRAPHY AND REFERENCES, WITH ABBREVIATIONS USED
60GANSEL SECKEL
121FOOTNOTES:
61GARBER
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