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mean date of storing was September 18; of average life January 
24; and of deterioration of last fruits June 11. The results of 
the different seasons were quite variable. Deterioration pro- 
ceeded very rapidly the first part of the season, 40 per ct. or 
more of the fruit going down by December 10. Later the fruit 
was deficient in quality although it went down very gradually 
through the winter. These results indicate that this variety is 
poorly adapted for holding in storage. Commercial limit, Novem- 
ber. 
In the Department cold storage tests firm, poorly-colored, No. 1 
fruit from this Station, stored September 27, was firm till March 
15 and semifirm and in good condition in boxes till May 1; no 
decay or scald. 
Munson (Munson Sweet). In the Department cold storage 
tests fair colored, No. 1 fruit, stored September 29, was in good 
condition till January 1, after which it softened; no scald. or 
decay. 
Nexson. Fruit of the crops of 1895, ’96 and ’97 was tested at 
the Station. The average number of fruits stored was 105. The 
mean date of storing was October 13; of average life May 31; 
and of deterioration of last fruits July 2. In 1896 and ’97 the 
fruit was stored in the latter part of October and the average 
life of the fruit extended both years until about the middle of 
June; but in 1895 the fruit was stored October 2 and its average 
life extended only until May 3. 
This variety kept with practically no loss until April and very 
inconsiderable loss until May, after which the fruit went down 
suddenly. Commercial limit, April or May. 
NewMan. Station tests were made all four seasons. The 
average number of fruits stored was 76. The mean date of storing 
was October 12; of average life May 6; and of going down of 
last fruits July 10. This variety held well until January, then 
suffered a low rate of loss till March or April, after which it went 
down rather rapidly. Commercial limit, March or later. 
In the Department tests, No. 1 fruit from this Station, stored 
October 21, was firm and in prime commercial condition May 1; 
no decay or scald. 
NEWTOWN SpirzeNsurG. Station tests were made all four sea- 
sons. The average number of fruits stored was 90. The mean 
