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it is to be used ; (3) sequence of ripening of different varieties 

 either in the same orchard or in relation to fruit from other 

 regions with which it may come in competition in the mar- 

 kets. Selection with reference to the latter point is of much 

 greater import than is sometimes realized. 



Amplifying these several factors, it is obvious that a variety 

 to be profitable must be sufficiently well adapted to the 

 conditions where it is to be grown to reach a good degree 

 of perfection in development, otherwise the fruit must 

 fail in the markets where it comes in competition with that 

 which is better. In many sections hardiness of fruit-buds 

 is a dominating consideration and in such sections varieties 

 should be selected with that in view. 



If distant markets are to be served, it is of primary im- 

 portance that a variety possess good shipping and carrying 

 qualities. Some of the leading commercial varieties have 

 gained their prominence mostly on account of these qualities, 

 though their attractive appearance has been a factor. 



Moreover, a variety to be of value commercially must 

 be highly productive, but for home use productiveness is 

 of minor importance, since the standard of its value is not 

 a money one. If need be, quantity can be sacrificed 

 for high dessert quality. There is also choice in varieties 

 for dessert purposes and for canning, drying, and other 

 uses. 



When a grower is heavily engaged in the peach business 

 and desires to ship throughout the longest possible period, 

 it is important that his varieties ripen uniformly in contin- 

 uous sequence. Otherwise he cannot use his crew economi- 

 cally and to the best advantage. Unless his varieties are 

 well chosen, he may have several sorts ripening together and 

 consequently with a large quantity of fruit on some days 



