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Johnny Appleseed, sobriquet of John Chapman.

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Appleseed, Johnny

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Appleseed, Johnny byename for the American nurseryman John Chapman (1774–1845), who sold or gave apple seedlings to pioneers to establish apple trees throughout the midwest; according to legend, Johnny Appleseed is a figure who constantly travels planting apple seedlings for others to enjoy.

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ELIZABETH KNOWLES. "Appleseed, Johnny." The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. Oxford University Press. 2006. Encyclopedia.com. 8 Nov. 2009 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>.

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