So I'm re-reading Claude's book in preparation for cider-making season, as one does. And also looking for tidbits in the orchard planning section that might help me pick varieties and rootstocks for the new section of trees I'm starting next spring.
In so doing, I came across this book recommendation under the heading "The cider-bush orchard",
Cider and Juice Apples: Growing and Processing (1988) by Ray Williams. Unfortunately, but predictably, it's out of print. And worse, I can't find a copy anyone is willing to send by inter-library loan!
I see that Cornell has a copy, and the campus is only about a 2.5 hour drive from my Poconos in-laws who I'll be visiting a couple times this fall. But I have to wonder, is it worth a trip to see the book and possibly make copies? From Claude's description, it seems like it describes a middle-path orchard between fully standard trees and intensive dwarf plantings, exactly what I'm looking to plant starting next year.
Anyone seen this book? Would you recommend it as an authoritative source on semi-dwarf/semi-standard rootstocks and varieties?
TIA,
Craig Bickle
Hap Woods
Zone 6a
East-Central Ohio