WHAT OTHERS SAY. 45'? 



A BLOOMLESS, SEEDLESS, CORELESS APPLE. 



I am not a rurseryman, but have made some little examination in 

 fruits. I have an apple tree of the above description — a stray seedling 

 set out in our own orchard when young, and after it began to grow it 

 appeared to be a wonder. The tree originated with us in 1866 of un- 

 known parentage. Its habit of growth is rather slow. It has heavy, 

 round, spreading boughs. The young apple grows out in bunches 

 unlike any other apple I ever saw. It never has had a blossom on it. 

 It bears full every year a fine, red winter apple. 



The flesh of this apple is of a deep, rich, orange color ; of wonder- 

 fully fine aromatic flavor, and it is solid throughout, without seed or 

 core. I do not know whether it will duplicate itself, but reason teaches 

 us it may. If I understood engrafting I would endeavor to propagate 

 this singular apple. Many have come miles to see this tree at blooming 

 time. Some have disputed this representation, but it is true. 



Any and all skeptics can consult R. M. Ratcliff, D. D., or any one 

 else here. The cause of the phenomenon I know not. 



G. W. ROBINETTE. 



Flag Pond, Va. 



AGRICULTURAL EXPERIMENT STATIONS, 



The following is a list of the State Agricultural stations: 

 STATE. PLACE. 



Alabama. Auburn. 



Arkansas. Fayettcville. 



California. Berkeley. 



Colorado. F"t. Collins. 



