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European and American Chestnuts Compare for Growers
J W Eburr compares Japanese European and American chestnuts, noting Japanese charm but poor nut quality, European varieties for flavor and reliability, and American trees for beauty and taste. He urges hybridization to combine early bearing, small dwarf growth, and sweetness, urging grafted European stock for profits while praising the American chestnut’s flavor.
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J. W. Eburr
Garden Magazine