Fruits of Warm Climates (Hardcover)

~ Julia F. Morton (Author)

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Review

We operate an Edible Landscape Nursery in SW Florida, and also assist Third World development workers with technical information. There is no book in our library that is used as much this one. We thought so much of it that when the autor died we obtained the entire remaining stock to make sure it remained on the market for years to come. -- From the distributor

Product Description

This 505 page book is an exceptionally exhaustive source of information on tropical and subtropical fruits. It is a well-illustrated and very readable, practical guide for those interested in growing tropical and subtropical fruits either for the home garden or commercially. The fruits are grouped by family. Covered under each fruit are: description, origin and distribution, varieties, cultivation, climate, uses, pests and diseases, propagation and nutritional information.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 505 pages
• Publisher: Florida Flair Books (November 1987)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0961018410
• ISBN-13: 978-0961018412
• Product Dimensions: 11.5 x 9.2 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #166,591 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best fruit book, December 20, 1999

By	Noel Ramos (Florida) - See all my reviews

This excellent book written by the late Dr. Julia Morton is one of the most comprehensive works ever written about tropical fruits. It includes sections on history, fruit cultivation practices including propagation,nutritional studies and cultivars among others. It truly is the "bible" of rare fruit cultivation. Also,hundreds of photographs. My highest recommendation.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The "Sunset Garden Guide" of Tropical Plants, October 1, 2001

By A Customer

This is THE bible of tropical fruit growers, containing information about rare fruit trees--how to propagate, grow, and eat them, and more. I compare it to the Sunset Garden Guide but instead for tropical fruits, but much more detailed. A must have for the rare fruit/tropical fruit person!

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A COMPREHENSIVE DOCUMENT ON GROWING JAMAICAN FRUITS & VEGITA, January 10, 1999

By A Customer

THOROUGHLY DISCRIPTIVE, A MUST FOR ANYONE INTERESTED IN GROWING FRUITS AND VEGITABLE FROM THE CARIBBEAN IN SOUTH FLORIDA. IT GIVES THE BOTANY NAMES, THE LOCAL NAMES AND A PICTURE OF THE PLANTS , HOW TO CULTIVATE THEM AND THEIR NUTRITIONAL VALUE.