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Article: A hero for the ages.
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- American Forests
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- January 1, 2003
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One of my favorites among the historic trees whose descendents we cultivate at AMERICAN FOREST'S Historic Tree Nursery is one of the last remaining apple trees planted by John Chapman, better known as Johnny Appleseed. The tree itself is on the family farm of Richard and Phyllis Algeo of Nova, Ohio.
To understand the brilliance of Johnny Appleseed, you must understand the importance of the apple to 19th century settlers. Nowadays we're generally happy with the three or four varieties of apples found in our supermarkets year round. But back then, good apples were as appreciated as good wine grapes. Even an uneducated man fancied himself a connoisseur and would ...