Got an old fruit tree that could do with a boost? Mr Bellingham has a suggestion, but you might not like it very much…
Category: Quotations
Sir James Justice, on The Errors of Fruit Sellers
How would you prefer your apples, Sir James? Why, in a straw-lined, paper-padded barrel. Obviously.
William B. Page, on C19th Apple Tree Pest Control
The whole race of apple-trees is threatened with extirpation? Quick, to the chemicals cupboard!
Prof. R. W. Lazenby, on the Perfect Apple
Here’s one late nineteenth century Professor’s criteria for apple perfection. Do you agree?
Amelia Simmons, on Grafting a ‘Family Tree’
Words of wisdom here on how to keep youngsters out of mischief by teaching them the art of apple tree grafting.
Marion Harland, on Seasonal Fruit, that Wholesome Dessert
A few wise words on the benefits of serving fresh fruit and nuts at the dinner table, from the 1886 pen of Mrs Harland.
John Worlidge, on Cutting-Edge Pressing Technology
If it’s a fruit-pressing technological breakthrough that you’re looking for, you need look no further.
Leonard Mascall, on Cleanliness in Sixteenth Century Cyder-Making
“Keepe cleane your vessels, and the places wheras your fruite doth lye” are wise words to make cyder by in any century.
Edmund Saul Dixon, on Keeping Apples in Sand
Apples to store over winter? A few hundredweight of pit-sand, a kiln and several large jars to-hand? It’s your lucky day, isn’t it?
Robert Donald, on Clamp-Storing Apples
A nurseryman provides details of a common method for storing apples, pre-fridges.