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BOOKS

GENERAL:

St. Lawrence Nurseries Planting Guide,

42 pp. Contains planting instructions for each species that we sell, as well as suggestions for follow-up care and organic methods of pest and disease management. Geared specifically for northern climates, but applicable in any situation. Booklet — 3 oz., $2.00. A free copy will be sent with each tree order. You can also read it on the web.

Tree Basics;

Shigo, Alex; 42 pp.; Illus.; Shigo & Trees. The lateAlex Shigo was the father of "modern tree biology." He developed the internationally used CODIT system, was first to describe how branches are attached to trunks, and discredited the long-believed "heartrot" concept. This is a wonderful primer on how trees grow and respond to injury, with tips on how to prune in the way that least hurts the tree. Softbound — ¹/₂ lb, $9.00

The Man Who Planted Trees;

Giono, J.; 53 pp; Illus.; Chelsea Green Pub. Co.; 1985. If you are a tree planting fanatic or know someone who is, this inspirational little book is the perfect library addition or gift. It is beautifully illustrated with 20 wood engravings; the embodiment of John Hershey's motto ``And plant till you're planted!'' Hardbound — ³/₄ lb, $17.50, Softbound — ¹/₂ lb, $10.00

Sepp Holzers Permaculture: A Practical Guide to Small Scale Integrative Farming & Gardening;

Holzer Sepp; 232 pp.; Illus.; Chelsea Green Pub. Co; 2004. Most books on Permaculture deal with theory and design of systems for different landscapes. Sepp has bee actively practicing "permaculture" since 1962, nearly two decades before Bill Mollison coined the term in 1978. An easy and fun read, Sepp shows how he has approached farming for the past 40 years in Austria, using a truly integrative biological approach.
Softbound — 1 ¹/₄ lb, $30.00

GRAPE GROWING:

Northern Winework--Growing Grapes & Making Wine in Cold Climates;

Tom Plocher & Bob Parke; 170 pp; Illus.; self-published, 2001. Extremely well-written in a clear and conversational style that makes even the technical info easy to understand. Special marks for the authors' clear explanation of winter hardiness. You can tell these guys are actually out there doing what they are writing about. Softbound — 1 ¹/₄ lb, $32.00

Growing Grapes in Minnesota;

Minnesota Grape Growers Association; 64 pp.; Illus.; Minnesota Grape Growers Association; 1990. This new edition is an excellent and easy-to-read primer on growing grapes in cold climates. Especially enlightening on trellis systems, pruning and winter protection. Softbound — ¹/₂ lb, $15.00

PRUNING:

The Pruning Book;

Reich, L.; 234 pp.; Illus.; Taunton Press; 1997. Extremely well written; covers all aspects of pruning. Explains how to make pruning cuts, as well as introducing the reader to the pruning needs of tree fruits and vines. There is even a chapter on pollarding. Extensive use of color photographs and explanatory drawings. Voted best new book on Horticulture for 1997. Softbound — 1 ¹/₂ lb, $22.00

Training and Pruning Apple Trees;

Forsley, C.G.; 23 pp; Illus. Cornell Information Bulletin #112. This pamphlet is an excellent treatise on pruning and shaping apple trees. Illustrated with 28 black-and-white drawings showing where and why to cut, with accompanying text geared to the amateur fruit grower. Booklet — 2 oz, $3.50

APPLES AND APPLE GROWING:

The Apple Grower: A Guide for the Organic Orchardist;

Phillips, Michael; 242 pp; Illus.; Chelsea Green Pub. Co.; 1998. People always ask, "Is there one book dealing with all aspects or organic apple growing?" Here it is! This new edition has added 100 pages, more info and many color photos on site selection, orchard care, pruning, spraying, pests, marketing, etc. Whether you plan to grow apples organically or chemically, this book is a must for your library. Large format, 8" X 10" Softbound — 2 lb, $40.00

Apples;

Yepsen, Roger; 255 pp; Illus.; W.W. Norton & Co.; 1994. This small book (5.25" X 6.25) contains 90 full color illustrations of various apple cultivars, many of which can be found in our catalog. Each color plate is accompanied by a full page description. The first 60 pages contain a wealth of information on fruit, cider, cooking with apples and general orcharding. Hardbound — 1 lb, $18.00

FRUIT GROWING:

Uncommon Fruits for Every Garden;

Reich, Lee;. ; 288 pp.; Illus.; Timber Press; 2004. Many non-mainstream fruits are described in this book, which is illustrated with beautiful color plates. Lee gives us historical background, interesting facts, tips on cultivation and propagation, and suggestions for the harvest and use of juneberry, lingonberry, mulberry, Russian olive, currants, gooseberries, Nanking cherries, and many others. Hardbound — 1 ³/₄lb, $25.00, Softbound — 1 ¹/₂lb, $16.00

Fruits and Berries for the Home Garden;

Hill, Lewis. ; 266 pp.; Illus.; Storey Communications; 1992. Written especially for the home orchardist, this book covers all aspects of growing fruit in backyards and small lots. It even includes a chapter on winter hardiness. Helpful photos of fruits, diseases, & common problems. Softbound — 1 lb, $19.00

Diseases of Tree Fruits;

Jones, A.L. and Sutton, T.B.; 60 pp.; Illus.; Michigan State Univ; 1984. This booklet has 124 full-color photos of all major diseases of pome and stone fruits. The life cycle of each disease is outlined, with cultural practices, resistant varieties, and other control mechanisms discussed fully. Helpful references are given for each disease. Softbound — 1 lb, $17.00

The Wholistic Orchard: Tree Fruits & Berries the Biological Way;

Phillips, Michael; 399 pp; Illus.; Chelsea Green Pub. Co.; 2011. If we want truly healthy fruit trees, it's not enough to grow them in the traditional orchard manner and simply substitute organically certified sprays for petroche3mical poisons. The goal is to emulate nature...to cultivate the tree's own defense against disease. Supporting the "fungal network" through haphazard mulching and making a friendly environment for beneficials through judicious mowing are examples of the topics covered in this new book. Softbound — 2 lb, $40.00

NUT GROWING:

Nut Tree Culture in North America Vol. I;

Fulbright, Dennis W editor; 395 pp.; Illus.; Northern Nut Growers Assn. Inc.; 2003. This first volume (Vol II to follow) represents half the nut world, covering hazels, pecans, hickories, chestnuts, and lesser nuts. Despite grainy photos and rough drawings, there is a wealth of information on nutrition, marketing, culture, processing and propagation of these nuts. Hardbound — 2 ¹/₂ lb, $55.00

Mighty Giants, An American Chestnut Anthology;

Chris Bolgiano & Glen Novak; 268 pp.; Illus.; American Chestnut Foundation; 2007. This book chronicles the "heyday" of the American chestnut, its devastating loss due to chestnut blight and the quest to bring this legendary species back to our woods and fields. Softbound — 2 ¹/₄ lb, $25.00