Apples of North America : a celebration of exceptional varieties

Summary/Review: "Beyond the predictable grocery store displays is a world of apples few have ever explored. In Apples of North America, fifth-generation apple grower Tom Burford shares portraits of little-known but delicious varieties -- from American Beauty to Yellow Bellflower, in flavors sweet to spicy to tart. You'll learn how best to grow apples at home -- including planting and pruning -- plus way ways to preserve harvests through pressing, fermenting, cooking, and drying. Whether as a snack, an ingredient, or a garden addition, the apple is a national treasure. Let this remarkable guide show you new reasons to make it your favorite fruit."--From back cover.