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It's fame finally reached the Stark Brothers of Louisiana, Mis- 

 souri, and Mr. C. M. Stark, the head of the firm, went to see the tree 

 and M. Hiatt, and bought the sole right to propagate from it. This 

 was one of the wisest things any nursery ever did, for the Delicious 

 apple has proved to be of so much value that is may well be counted a 

 blessing to mankind. 



The tree is hardy enough to withstand as much cold as is likely 

 TO occur in any of the regions where apples are grown successfully. 

 In fact, this has already been proved by many tests besides that of the 

 original tree in Central Iowa, where it has experienced more than 30 

 derees below zero several times. The habit of growth is very strong 

 and vigorous, making a fine orchard tree and it bears abundantly as 

 well. 



The fruit is from medium to large, conical in shape and inclined 

 to be angular and irregular at the apex. The color is suffused and 

 striped red over a yellow ground, that gives a most attractive appear- 

 ance. 



The flesh is juicy, soft, tender and melting. The skin is thick and 

 well coated with nature's wax, that protects the apples in the handling 

 that is necessary in marketing. 



The flavor is very mild, subacid and decidedly aromatic, which 

 was likened by one lady who was tasting a Delicious for the first time 

 to "the scent of a flower." A higher compliment could not be paid to 

 any fruit and I think this variety deserves it. 



Its season is early winter, but by proper handling and storing, the 

 Delicious apple may be kept until late winter. Either for home use or 

 for market, there are few apples that are its equal. 



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A Plan of Cost Accounting' for OTchard Operations Has Been Developed 

 which PvovifiCs for All Cuiiont Expenses. 



Washington, D. C. — What does it cost to run an orchard? A plan 

 of cost accounting for apple orchard operations for fruit growers 

 ^vK'^hing to find the annuci cost of managing an orchard has been out- 

 lined by the United States Department of Agriculture. The method 

 presented is the resiiU of record; covering I'j years' work in several 

 New York orchards. The bulletin gives details for two years' work 

 on one of these orchards. The method is applicable to all similar 

 operations. The result of the study is given in great detail in the 

 department's new bulletin (No. 130), entitled, "Operating Costs of a 

 Well Established New York Apple Orchard." 



The orchard for, which the details are given is over fifty years 

 old and well located for the production of fruit. It consists of nearly 

 15 acres and contains 527 trees. The total annual cost of the oper- 

 ation of the orchard during the two years covered by the detailed 



