September 26th is Johnny Appleseed Day. John Chapman (Johnny Appleseed) was born in 1774. Johnny Appleseed was a great folk hero for America. I have his story in “Johnny Appleseed” by Eleanor Atkinson, published in 1943. It is a beautiful book, with illustrations and the dust jacket cover. It is rather uncommon to find, butContinue reading “September 26 ” an apple a day…””
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March 11 ‘I’m the boss, applesauce’
March 11th is Johnny Appleseed day. There is also a Johnny Appleseed day on September 26. They say he was born on September 26, and died on March 11. But planting season begins in March, so we’ll celebrate and plant this blog in March. Have the book “Johnny Appleseed” by Eleanor Atkinson, 1943. John ChapmanContinue reading “March 11 ‘I’m the boss, applesauce’”
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