[Sca-cooks] A trick for growing period apple

[david friedman]

>And the (medieval) author then
>discusses what to do if you do not have enough room for all of the varieties
>you want. He suggests grafting multiple types of apples and pears onto the
>same tree so that you have one tree that bears many fruits & thus solves the
>space problem. Now, I know nothing about modern grafting & I do not know if
>this is at all feasible, but it struck me that it would be a sight to
>behold.
>
>Glad Tidings,
>Serena da Riva

Modern nurseries routinely offer "three on one" or "four on one"
apple trees--one tree bearing several different varieties.
--
David Friedman
Professor of Law
Santa Clara University
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http://www.daviddfriedman.com/