This special edition of 'The Cultivation of the Peach and the Pear on the Delaware and Chesapeake Peninsula' was written by John J. Black, M.D., and first published in 1886, making it over 130 years old. As the title suggests, the book is geared toward growing the fruits in the area of the Delaware and Chesapeake peninsula. Written by a true expert on the subjects, a huge range of topics regarding Peaches, Pears and Quinces are covered. The book features sections on The Natural History of the Peach, Growing the Peach Trees from the Seed, Locating the Peach Orchard, Diseases and Enemies of the Peach, The Standard Pear Orchard, Diseases and Enemies of the Pear, Canning Pears, The Quince, and much more. This massive 400 page book is an absolute essential addition to the libraries of all those interested in Orchard Culture, especially in the historical aspect. 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.