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British Pomology Or, the History, Description, Classification, and Synonymes, of the Fruits and Fruit Trees of Great Britain

By Robert Hogg

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Discover a world of apples and other fruits from Great Britain, learning about their history, where they come from, and how they are sorted and classified.

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2014-11-16
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Summary

"British Pomology" by Robert Hogg is book meant for horticulturists, presenting a deep study of the fruits grown in Great Britain. It details the history of fruit and fruit trees, focusing especially on apples. The book goes into the cultural meaning and traits of the apple and its long history in Britain, including its early cultivation and uses. The author carefully separates different kinds of apples based on how they look, taste, and where they grow best.

About the Author

Robert Hogg (1818–1897) was a Scottish nurseryman and botanist. He was known as a pomologist who contributed to the science of classification. He published his book British Pomology in 1851, and co-edited The Florist and Pomologist: A Pictorial Monthly Magazine of Flowers, Fruits and General Horticulture.

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