What is the American Pomological Society? The oldest fruit organization in North America, founded by Marshall P. Wilder in 1848 to foster the science and practice of fruit growing and variety development. How to Join Journal of the American Pomological Society New Fruit and Nut Registrars Cultivar Lists from the Brooks & Olmo Register Advertising Officers and Committees History of the American Pomological Society APS Constitution and Bylaws Pomology Links

What does APS do? Publishes the quarterly Journal of the American Pomological Society (formerly Fruit Varieties Journal 1973 to 1999). The Journal contains refereed technical articles and a wide variety of applied articles relating to fruit varieties. Recent tables of contents and instructions for authors.    Publishes the Register of Fruit and Nut Varieties in cooperation with the American Society for Horticultural Science.   Awards the Wilder Medal to individuals or organizations for distinguished service and contributions to the advancement of pomological science and for outstanding fruit varieties. History of Wilder Medal - Recipients to Date, Nomination Form.   Presents the U.P. Hedrick Awards for best Journal of the American Pomological Society papers submitted by horticulture students. History of the Hedrick Award - Recipients to Date.    Presents the Shepard Award for best scientific paper published in the Journal of the American Pomological Society the previous year. History of Shepard Award - Recipients to Date.  APS News - Annual Meeting Scenes from the 2007 Annual Meeting . 2006 Wilder Medal awarded toDavid Ferree. . Recent APS News and Milestones

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