Sketch of the Evolution of Our Native Fruits

This early 20th-century work by botanist and horticulturist Liberty Hyde Bailey traces the history of North American fruit trees from their origins in prehistoric times to the present day. The book includes detailed descriptions of many apple, plum, cherry, and berry varieties, as well as insights into their cultivation and management.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.