Elliott's fruit book

or, the American fruit-grower's guide in orchard and garden. Being a compend of the history, modes of propagation, culture, &c., of fruit trees and shrubs, with descriptions of nearly all the varieties of fruits cultivated in this country; notes of their adaptation to localities and soils, and also a complete list of fruits worthy of cultivation.

by Franklin Reuben Elliott

1854 503 pages eng

A guide to the cultivation of fruit including the essentials of propagation, harvesting and preservation. Also including descriptions of selected cultivars suited to Ohio and the American West, as well as varieties to avoid.