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it is between that of Wagener and Spj'. Quality about equals that of 

 Wagener. Season November to April. Desirable for market and dessert 

 purposes. 



Primate : — A very large, tender, yellow apple, ripening early in August. 

 The tree is very thrifty and vigorous, and fairly productive. Of the 

 very best quality, tender and juicy. Apt to water core. Very desirable 

 for dessert purposes. A home garden apple. 



Peter: — Very similar to Wealthy, but is smaller and more conical 

 than that variety. In no way is it an improvement except that it seems 

 slightly more productive. Ripens during the middle of September. 



Red Canada (Steele's Red) : — A medium-sized, winter apple of very 

 good quality. Color is dark red on a yellow ground. Texture is firm 

 and crisp. The tree is a medium grower and moderately vigorous. Not 

 productive here but it does very well in other parts of the state. A 

 rich, gravelly soil is preferred for it. Very desirable for dessert and for 

 market when grown under proper conditions. Season January to May. 



Red June : — Of medium size, deep red color and very good quality. The 

 tree is vigorous and a good grower. Very productive. Texture is firm. 

 It is very desirable for a dessert apple and for a special market. Ripens 

 early in August. 



Rambo: — Medium-sized, roundish-oblate, of good quality; color clear 

 light yellow, striped with red. Tree vigorous and productive. Good for 

 dessert, culinary, and market but surpassed by others for all these pur- 

 poses. Ripens middle of October and keeps to December. 



Ramsdell Sweet: — A medium-sized, oblong apple, of good quality. 

 Color yellow. well striped with dark red. Texture tender. The tree 

 is vigorous, and a strong grower. Only a fair bearer. A good, sweet, 

 autumn, dessert apple. Ripens the last of September. 



Red Astrachan : — A large, attractively colored red apple. The red over- 

 lies a yellowish-green ground. Quality good but rather sharp for dessert 

 purposes. The tree is a good grower and is moderately vigorous. A 

 moderate bearer. The fruit ripens rather unevenly and needs several 

 pickings. Somewhat tender for shipping. Very good for culinary pur- 

 poses. One of the best for apple Jelly. Ripens early in August. 



Rhode Island Greening: — Although its color is somewhat against it 

 for market, its excellent quality for both dessert and culinary purposes, 

 its hardiness, productiveness, and good keeping qualities put it in the 

 front rank. It is somewhat liable to scald in cold storage if not handled 

 properly. The fruit is generally very regular and well-formed. Season 

 December to March. 



Roxbury Russet: — The most popular of the russets. Its principal 

 cause of popularity is its very good keeping qualities. This, commer- 

 cially, is not as important since cold storage has come into use. Its 

 quality is suitable for both dessert and culinary purposes, firmness, re- 

 productiveness and hardiness still keep it popular. Its good shipping 

 qualities make it very desirable for foreign trade. Valuable for market 

 and especially so for home use. Season January to May. 



Sheriff : — A very hardy, reliable cropper, bearing fruit of good quality 

 and medium size. Color is greenish mostly overlaid with dark red. 

 Texture firm. A good keeper. Season November to March. Good for 

 market and dessert. 



Shiawassee (Beauty) : — Of Fameuse type. More oblate, not as well 

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