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hardy sorts grown in the extreme north. The Wolf River Apple 

 has been fruited several years in Iowa, Wisconsin and Minnesota. 

 Here are samples of it, contributed by Mr. Springer, and by S. 

 Barter of Markesan, Wisconsin. There is nothing larger in aver- 

 age size in our entire pomology, and its form and color are very 

 handsome. Its red color and glossy finish are almost equal to our 

 Wealthy, perhaps when grown here we shall find it quite as hand- 

 some. This tree is evidently of Russian blood. For years its fruit 

 was declared by experts, whenever it made its appearance, to be 

 the Alexander, an apple of admitted Russian origin in all the 

 European and American catalogues. It is now admitted by all to 

 be a distinct variety. Its distinguishing marks from the Alexan- 

 der are thicker leaves and red buds. So says Mr. Gr. P. Peffer. It 

 seems to have the general adaptation of the Duchess, and is said to 

 be one of the few sorts that do well'in low, sandy soils. Its quality 

 is sub-acid and texture a little coarse, but it is a good cooking ap- 

 ple and fair for dessert; and if all that is said of the merits of the 

 tree is true, it must prove a profitable market apple for Minnesota. 

 I will add that it is also said to be at home as a top graft on Whit- 

 ney No. 20. 



THE SrORTHW^ESTERN" GREENING. 



While speaking of the Wisconsin seedlings I wish to call atten- 

 tion to another one, the Northwestern Greening, samples of which 

 I have here from the Green Bay exhibition. This is a medium to 

 large oblong green apple. It is a long keeper and of excellent qual- 

 ity every way as a sub-acid cooking and dessert fruit. It is backed up 

 by good testimonials as one of the sorts that is worthy of general trial. 

 It was found in the north part of Waupaca county in 1872 by E. W. 

 Daniels, of Auroraville, who bought the right to cut cions. The 

 old tree is said to be dead; but many of its progeny are scattered 

 about the State. It is said to be a tbrifty and symmetrical 

 upright grower, and to have the familiar ear marks of extreme 

 hardiness. A great deal seems to be expected of it in Wisconsin. 

 Here are specimens of its growth and union as a top graft on Trans - 

 cendant, put in last spring. Mr. Plumb knows the variety well. I 

 have given this much of a notice of it here on condition that Mr. 

 Daniels will furnish a few trees in the spring for Mr. Gideon's ex- 

 perimental station, and to Professor Porter for the new University 

 farm for trial; and while on this topic will also say that 

 Mr. Springer will also furnish freely for the same pur- 



