This special edition of 'Apples and Pears in 1885' was written by Malcolm Dunn, and first published in 1885, making it over 130 years old. The book features a directory of UK companies and the varieties of Apples and Pears they exhibited at the 1885 Apple and Pear Congress. 'Apples and Pears in 1885' reports on the varieties of Apple and Pears suitable for various regions in the UK, including Aberdeenshire, Argyllshire, Banffshire, Caithness-shire, Dunbartonshire, Dumfriesshire, and other places in Scotland, and Buckinghamshire, Cumberland, Derbyshire, Durham, Kent, Norfolk, Shropshire, and other places in England. Also has brief sections on Austria, Nova Scotia and the United States. A fantastic find and a must-have for the libraries of all those interested in Orchard Culture in Great Britain, and all those who research the history of European horticulture. IMPORTANT NOTE - Please read BEFORE buying! THIS BOOK IS A REPRINT. IT IS NOT AN ORIGINAL COPY. This book is a reprint edition and is a perfect facsimile of the original book. It is not set in a modern typeface and has not been digitally enhanced. As a result, some characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections, blurring, or minor shadows in the page background. This book appears exactly as it did when it was first printed. DISCLAIMER: Due to the age of this book, some methods, beliefs, or practices may have been deemed unsafe, undesirable, or unacceptable in the interim years. In utilizing the information herein, you do so at your own risk. We republish antiquarian books without judgment, solely for their historical and cultural importance, and for educational purposes. If purchasing a book more than 50 years old, especially for a minor, please use due diligence and vet the text before gifting.