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a regular bearer, one of tlie earliest and best baking apples that we 

 have. 



Benninger. — A large, red-striped apple, grown in Lehigh and Mont- 

 gomery counties, supposed to be a native of Lehigh. It is about as 

 early as Early Harvest. Keeps better and lasts longer. Has been 

 found more profitable than either early Harvest or Red Astrachan. 

 It has been sold in the local markets for more than 40 years. Recom- 

 mended by Geo. H. Rex & Son. Stetlersville, Lehigh Co. 



Red Astrachan. — This apple although of second rate flavor, has 

 been largely planted on account of its very handsome appearance, 

 the vigor and productiveness of the tree and its excellent culinary 

 qualities, and has been found one of the most profitable very early 

 sorts. 



Ydlow Transparent., is probably one of the best early apples to 

 plant for nearby market. The tree is an early and abundant bearer, 

 and the fruit sells readily on account of its beautiful, clear, smooth 

 appearance and good cooking quality. Its thin skin and light color 

 make it a poor shipper, unless put up in small packages and very 

 carefully handled. 



Keswick Codling is an excellent late summer baking apple. It 

 succeeds well in the Cumberland Valley. Tree is hardy and vigor- 

 ous, a good bearer and the apple sells well. Valuable for home 

 market. 



FALL APPLES. 



Austin ^ijoeet is one of the very few sweet apples worthy of notice; 

 it is a large, rich flavored, golden, September apple; used for apple- 

 butter, for spicing and preserving; it us used extensively for butter 

 with quinces. Recommended by J. B. Johnston, New Wilmington, 

 Lawrence Co. 



Duchess of Oldenlurg, while a fall apple in the higher altitudes, is 

 a summer apple in the Susquehanna Valley. The tree is remarkably 

 hardy and vigorous, bears early and abundantly, the fruit is hand- 

 some, and while not of the best quality, is excellent for culinary pur- 

 poses, being very tart ,and is a good seller in any market. 



Kretchman is a large, sour, dark red apple, good for cooking or 

 eating in late fall. A good market variety. Recommended by G. H. 

 Rex, Stetlersville, Lehigh county. 



Lehigh Greening. — A large, greenish-yellow, fall apple, good for 

 baking; tree is vigorous and hardy, a good bearer. Apple sells well 

 in the markets of Lehigh and Montgomery counties, where it is 

 grown to a considerable extent. 



Maiden'' s Blush. — This beautiful fall apple has been successfully 

 grown in nearly every county of the State and seems to be a general 

 favorite for the home market; the tree is a thrifty, vigorous grower, 

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