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Table showing effect of Winter of 1890-91 on Standard Apple Orchard. 



BussiAN Apples, 



The work of testing the merits and studying the habits of this race of apples 

 has been carried on during the year, as much as opportunity and time afforded. To 

 more rapidly advance this line of investigation, a visit by the writer was made last 

 autumn, to the western States, by instruction of the Honourable the Minister of Agri- 

 culture. Some of the information gained from this visit, as well as the combined 

 experience of the most careful experimenters are here given, in such form as may 

 serve as a guide to propagators. 



Conclusions reached are (1) that the northern limits of apple culture can be 

 materially extended by planting the hardiest of these varieties. 



2. That all fruit-growing districts of Canada may be benefited by adding a 

 judicious selection of the best kinds. 



3. That among them are many valuable summer varieties. 



4. That experience seems to indicate that among them are winter apples of fair 

 quality and superior hardiness. 



5. That in the milder portions of Ontario, these winter apples are not yet 

 BuflSciently tested to be recommended for more than trial, in a limited way. 



6. That nursery men supplying the needs of northern planters should propagate 

 varieties mentioned hereafter, taking special care to send them out true to name. 



