{"product_id":"apples-of-north-america-a-celebration-of-exceptional-varieties-9781643261171","title":"Apples of North America: A Celebration of Exceptional Varieties","description":"\u003cb\u003e\"For all of us who cherish the apple, its utility, its flavors, and its powers of revelation and connection.\" --Adrian Higgins, garden columnist, \u003ci\u003eThe Washington Post\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The apple is one of the most iconic fruits, traditionally picked on cool fall days and used in pies, crisps, ciders, and more. And there is a vast world of varieties that goes well beyond the common grocery store offerings. With names like American Beauty, Carter's Blue, and Fallawater, and flavors ranging from sweet to tart, this treasure trove of unique apples is ripe for discovery. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e There is no better guide through this tasty world than Tom Burford, whose family has grown apples in the Blue Ridge Mountains since 1715. His celebratory book \u003ci\u003eApples of North America\u003c\/i\u003e is brimming with beautiful portraits of heirloom and modern apples of merit, each accompanied by distinguishing characteristics and common uses. You will also find information on growing apples at home--with specifics on planting, pruning, grafting, and more--and instructions on how to preserve apples through pressing, fermenting, cooking, and drying. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBurford, Tom:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eTom Burford was a horticulturist, orchardist, nurseryman and consultant specializing in restoration, re-creation, and design at historic sites (including Monticello) as well as, backyard and commercial orchards and private estates. He was the author of \u003ci\u003eApples: A Catalog of International Varieties\u003c\/i\u003e (1991, 1998) and co-author of \u003ci\u003eThe Fruit Grafters Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e (2001). He co-authored the Brooklyn Botanic Garden book \u003ci\u003eThe Best Apples to Buy and Grow\u003c\/i\u003e (2005).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Timber Press (OR)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50634986389778,"sku":"9781643261171","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_3f1f4b0e-5fb7-40ec-b2aa-af1ea1e4cfdf.jpg?v=1732827316","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/apples-of-north-america-a-celebration-of-exceptional-varieties-9781643261171","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}