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The
following items either are corrections or clarifications to the printed
book, generally a result of publisher decisions, not those of the
author.
Cover-- the image you may see online with
specific names of fruits not only is incorrect with some naming, but is
not the actual cover of the book which only identifies crops such as
apples or pears-- this is how to tell if the image is actually of the
book cover (also, in the lower grid of 12 fruits, the upper left on the
book is a pear).
Crabapple-- Throughout this is shown as two words, per the publisher
which uses Webster's dictionary as a taxonomic reference. The majority
of horticultural authorities, including the International Crabapple
Society, list it as ONE word.
Photo, p. 284-- This photo chosen by the publisher is not only
incorrect and misleading, but could result in serious injury if
followed. Dust masks are not appropriate for sprays; although wearing
long sleeves, the person is not wearing gloves-- skin absorption is a
leading problem with using pesticides (organic or otherwise)
improperly; nor is any other protective gear worn on the face as should
be, particularly eye protection; even with "seemingly innocuous"
sprays, protective clothing is a good idea as pesticides (especially
concentrates) spilled on unprotected clothing is the greatest hazard in
using pesticides. Above all , read and follow all label directions and
precautions.
Resources-- for space considerations, the publisher deleted locations
from the list of resources, locations which are valuable to gardeners
in choosing appropriate and best fruits for their regions. These may be
found, in addition to any new links or changes, on the above listing
linked on this site.
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