A Brief of Horticulture in Michigan1884 - Fruit-culture - 35 pages |
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... COUNTIES . ALLEGAN COUNTY contains much of the best and some of the poorest land in the State . The largest peach growing interest in Michigan is in western and central Allegan . I am indebted for a large portion of the information ...
... COUNTIES . ALLEGAN COUNTY contains much of the best and some of the poorest land in the State . The largest peach growing interest in Michigan is in western and central Allegan . I am indebted for a large portion of the information ...
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... Allegan and Douglas . In locations suited for peaches , apple culture is not attempted for profit ; in truth peach growing is by far the most profitable industry in this county . Elevated , well drained soils , are usually chosen and ...
... Allegan and Douglas . In locations suited for peaches , apple culture is not attempted for profit ; in truth peach growing is by far the most profitable industry in this county . Elevated , well drained soils , are usually chosen and ...
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