Publisher's Synopsis
The apple is, beyond all question, the American fruit.It stands absolutely alone and unapproachable, grapesnotwithstanding. Originating in another hemisphere, neither in its own country, nor in any other to which ithas been introduced, has it flourished as in America. It isconceded in Europe that, for size, soundness, flavor, andbrilliancy of coloring, the American apple stands first, -along way firs