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And this succession should vary in quantity according to tlie object in view. 

 If for the family, only a few trees will be desirable under each variety, but for 

 market, transportation and consumption are the only limitations. 



In this locality winter apples are of vastly more importance than any others, 

 or I might say, than all others. In selecting varieties of winter apples for cul- 

 tivation, it is well to have some regard to their keeping qualities, as early, 

 median], and late. Varieties that will keep the longest arc generally the most 

 profitable. Next in order is the quality of apples for dessert and cooking pur- 

 poses. Size and color also have much to do with the sale of apples. 



With these specifications we may form some idea of the best varieties to 

 cultivate. They must be good keepers and of good quality — from medium to 

 largo in size, and for the most part highly colored. Greenings and russets 

 may, and do have qualities which will ever make them desirable and profitable, 

 and hence should not be neglected, — but they are not to occupy the first place. 

 "With these facts before us, it seems desirable to cultivate very largely of those 

 red apples which are of the Baldwin type. AVe do not propose to give a list, 

 but strong-growing trees are to be preferred, other things being equal. 



What we have said of apples is to some extent true of all other fruits. If 

 cherries are profitable, in this locality, a succession would undoubtedly be 

 desirable. 



In regard to peaches, this point is also worthy of our attention. Varieties 

 should follow each other in quick succession to secure the best results. But as 

 the season advances and grows colder, larger quantities of any desirable variety 

 may be more safely and more easily handled. 



There are a number of early varieties, which have not been fully tested in this 

 locality. Some of these it is to be hoped will prove more desirable than Hale's 

 Early. For second early our orchards are notj well supplied. Between the 

 ripening of Hale's Early and Early Crawford there are a number of varieties 

 coming into market, but none of them compare favorably for shipping purposes 

 with the Barnard or Crawford. The Honest John is too small. Cooledge's 

 Favorite is too delicate to handle in warm weather. When the Crawford's 

 Early, the Barnard and the old Mixon are ripening there is nothing better 

 for use or transportation. The Mountain Rose and the Foster are well spoken 

 of, and may prove to be strong competitors with these old, well tried sorts, but 

 will not easily surpass them. Later in the season we find Jacques' coming into 

 market. It is well spoken of, but does not give entire satisfaction. Crawford's 

 Late, Hill's Chili, and Smock's Free are unsurx^assed among the late varieties. 

 Others might be added which would give good satisfaction, but would not 

 increase the profits of an orchard. 



In regard to pears wo have only a word at present. Of these, we sliould 

 select the Bartlett and Flemish Beauty as standards, and the Duchess d'An- 

 gouleme on the quince. 



In regard to plums, we can only say that we think they should have a place 

 in every collection of fruit trees, but as to the most profitable varieties for 

 market we are not able to determine. 



Quinces may bo added when soil and circumstances will allow, and the 

 measure of success can only be determined by the trial. 



Grapes also will bring their own reward to the faithful cultivator. And for 

 this latitude, perhaps, the Concord and Delaware are unsurpassed for market 

 purposes, however much we may enlarge the list for our own tables. 



Berries occupy a separate place, but maybe profitably introduced with larger 



