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choose too many varieties, and one should be guided largely in his selec- 

 tion by the kinds that succeed best in his locality. 



They should be productive, of good size and color, and of, at least, fair 

 quality. In nearly all parts of the State, where they are sufficiently hardy, 

 the Baldwin and Northern Spy are valuable for planting in commercial 

 orchards, although the latter is a long time coming into bearing. The Ben 

 Davis is also largely planted, although it, as grown here, is much inferior 

 to the same variety grown in Missouri and Illinois. Hubbardston and 

 Westfield are much prized for their quality. Bed Canada is very popular 

 as a market sort in the central and eastern part of the state, its productive- 

 ness, high color, and good quality making it especially desirable. In the 

 northern counties, especially along the west side of the state, Wagener is 

 in high esteem. Further south it is less valued, as, unless thinned and 

 given high cultivation, the fruit is small and the trees short-lived from their 

 tendency to overbear. Of the varieties for winter use, none are more 

 profitable than Tompkins King, although with good care the Jonathan in 

 many localities is preferred, as its medium size, rich color, and high quality 

 make it sought for as a dessert apple and for sale at street fruit stands. 

 Grimes Golden is also profitable in nearly all parts of the state. In plant- 

 ing a commercial orchard one should select the two or three sorts that do 

 best in his locality. 



Of the new sorts that do not appear in the fruit list the Sutton is well 

 worthy of trial. It has long been grown in Massachusetts under conditions 

 much like those in this state and it is there highly valued as a variety for 

 both home use and market on account of its hardiness, productiveness, and 

 the high color and quality of the fruit. Among the other varieties that 

 are desirable from their behavior elsewhere are Princess Louise, Early 

 Colton, and Carlough (sweet). 



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While this fruit is commonly grown for home use and local market, the 

 quantity shipped is comparatively small. Little attention has been paid 

 to the introduction of new varieties and, of those given in the following 

 list, the Whitney is the only one that has not been in general cultivation 

 for many years. As will be seen from the list, the Hyslop and Transcendent 

 are best known. The Montreal Beauty and Whitney are also desirable 

 sorts. 



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