Description

Field And Garden Vegetables Of America Prose Books by Fearing Burr Jr.

Synopsis

Title: Field and Garden Vegetables of America
Author/Publisher: Fearing Burr (American Botanist)
Publication Year: 1988
Format: 680-page Illustrated Hardcover

Published as the third edition in 1988, Fearing Burr's "Field and Garden Vegetables of America" stands as a significant work within the "American Horticultural Ser." This substantial volume, spanning 680 pages, delves deeply into the realm of natural history, agriculture, and crop science, reflecting its classification under the broad genre of Technology & Engineering. As a reprint, it offers contemporary access to a foundational text.

The book provides a comprehensive survey of the vegetables cultivated across America, making it an invaluable resource for anyone interested in agronomy, horticulture, or the natural history of edible plants. It is presented as a detailed non-fiction narrative intended for an adult readership, indicating a serious and thorough approach to its subject matter.

• Extensive Vegetable Catalogue: The core of the work is an exhaustive catalogue detailing a wide array of field and garden vegetables, covering their classification, characteristics, and historical context within American cultivation.
• Practical Horticultural Guidance: Reflecting its topic in Agriculture and Crop Science, the book is expected to offer practical insights and guidance on the cultivation, care, and management of various vegetable species.
• Detailed Illustrations: Enhancing the descriptive text, the volume is noted as being illustrated, providing visual complements that aid in the identification and understanding of the diverse vegetables covered.

As a third edition reprint of a key reference work within the American Horticultural Series, this volume retains considerable appeal for botanists, horticulturists, and enthusiasts of natural history. Its detailed and extensive coverage ensures its continued relevance as an authoritative guide to American vegetable cultivation.

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