An extensive treatise on apple growing, with emphasis on organic techniques. Packed with information on apple culture and pest management. (paperback, 343 pp., 2005 Revised edition) by Michael Phillips

Newly-revised catalog of antique apple varieties, with extensive descriptions and historical notes. By Tom Burford.

A complete guide to growing fruit trees in the home garden. By Stella Otto

An indispensable field guide from the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens to guide you to the crispy, crunchy, flavorful apples increasingly available from growers. Use this handbook to discover some of the tastiest antique and modern varieties, and how to use them for cooking, baking, cider making, or eating fresh.

The art of cidermaking -- including its history. Written by the 2003 keynote speaker at the Vintage Virginia Apples Cider Forum, Ben Watson.

A practical guide to grafting fruit trees, used in the Vintage Virginia Apples Grafting Workshop. By Tom Burford and Ed Fackler.