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Apple soil and varieties debate from Country Gentleman
The article discusses how soil type affects apple varieties like Swaar Roxbury Russet and Esopus Spitzenburg, noting Swaar prefers heavy soil while Roxbury Russet suits lighter soil. It emphasizes rich careful cultivation as key to success and rates Melon apple highly as a table fruit. It includes a New Process of Making Marie Sugar with steps for scalding and cleansing syrup and hints at various health tonics and remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Su Gar
A. M. Mauriceau
Bay
Empire State
C. C
N. Y
Hoe & Co
Win. Rowland’s
L. F. Watson
Warren
Alexander C. Barry
Barry
United States
Broadway
New York
Canada
Mexico
West Indies
Great Britain
France
George W. Merchant
Lockport
C. Smith
Youngsville
Hazeltine & Co
J. L. Lott
Lottsville
J. W. Lloyd
Columbus
Wilson & Hiller
Sugar Grove
Jamestown
Hollister & Co
Buffalo