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The Definitive Book on the Historic Apples of Maine
The State of Maine was, from the earliest colonial times until the beginning of the twentieth century, one of the principal apple growing regions of the nation. Records indicate that the first plantings were made in the late 16th century. A book has now been written which will satisfy the variety collector, pomological historian, and those who desire to learn about a special way of life in Maine--a life that is, unfortunately, gone forever.
This exhaustive and definitive work lays out in the greatest detail the history and physical and cultural characteristics of more than seven hundred varieties of apples which were once grown in Maine. More than two hundred of these cultivars originated in the state, and there is a lengthy chapter which takes the reader through nearly four centuries of Maine pomology. Another chapter details the discovery of Maine apple varieties, about which the literature here-to-fore has been silent.
The book's greatest value lies in the encyclopedic reference notes to each variety. Compiled for the first time into a single volume, these notes comprise virtually all of the major American source materials written prior to 1920.
The Apples of Maine is available in a hard-bound, numbered and autographed edition. No detail been overlooked in order to produce this most copious history of Maine pomology--and an elegant book, as well.
The book is hard cover, linen and gold stamped. It retails for $44.00 postpaid in the continental U.S. Please include $7.00 to cover shipping costs outside of the U.S. and to Hawaii and Alaska.
note: 30% discount to dealers
mail check or money order to:
George A. Stilphen
986 Bolster's Mills Road
Otisfield, Maine 04270-7038
(207) 743-9420
