CHAPTER I 



THE OUTLOOK FOR THE GROWING OF APPLES 



THE APPLE has long been the most popu- 

 lar of our tree fruits, but the last few 

 years have seen a steady growth in Its 

 appreciation and use. This Is probably due In 

 a large measure to a better knowledge of Its 

 value and to the development of new methods 

 of preparation for consumption. Few fruits 

 can be utilized In as many ways as can the 

 apple. In addition to the common use of the 

 fresh fruit out of hand and of the fresh, sweet 

 juice as cider, this " King of Fruits " can be 

 cooked, baked, dried, canned, and made Into 

 jellies and other appetizing dishes, to enumerate 

 all of which would be to prepare a list pages 

 long. Few who have tasted once want to be 

 without their apple sauce and apple pies In 

 season, not to mention the crisp, juicy speci- 

 mens to eat out of hand by the open fireplace 

 In the long winter evenings. Apples thus 

 served call up pleasant memories to most of us, 

 but only recently have the culinary possibilities 



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