American Pomology, by Dr. J.A. Warder, Part 2
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The Use of Apples
In 1597 John Gerard issued in an extensive folio his history of plants. He mentions seven kinds of pippins, varying infinitely according to soil and climate. The same author gives us a peculiar use of the apple which may be interesting: he recommends apples as a cosmetic.
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