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different from those which obtain in New York. In such cases an 

 especial effort has been made to give a conservative estimate of the 

 known or probable value of these varieties to New York fruit 

 growers. 



P\)urth, some varieties are noticed chiefly on account of their his- 

 torical value. In a report like this it is appropriate to notice old 

 varieties which are becoming obsolete, but which possibly are still in 

 cultivation in this state. 



In each full discussion of a variety there is presented first the 

 statement of those matters wdiich seem to be of general interest. 

 With the more important apples this is given in long primer type, 

 while the historical account and the technical descriptions of the tree 

 and fruit are in brevier. With varieties of less importance the 

 entire text is in brevier. 



In addition to the description of the variety, there has been given 

 in many cases some estimate of its known or probable value in this 

 state for either amateur or commercial purposes and the conditions 

 which appear to be best adapted for its successful cultivation are 

 sometimes indicated. In order to make the report more complete 

 and thus add to its value as a book of reference many varieties of 

 little importance, or of only local value, are herein described. Usually 

 in such cases but brief comment is given. More extended notice is 

 commonly given to the more important varieties, and manv of them 

 are illustrated either by half-tone or colored photo-engravings made 

 directly from the fruit itself instead of from drawings or paintings. 

 In fact, the illustrations form a unique feature of the work because 

 they have all been made from photographs, thus adding greatlv to 

 the fidelity and value of the plates. With i)ut few exceptions the 

 photographing has been done under the personal supervision of the 

 author. 



In the immediate preparation of this report the writer has been 

 assisted by Professor N. O. Booth and Mr. O. M. Taylor, whose con- 

 stant fidelity and active interest in the undertaking it is a pleasure to 

 thankfully acknowledge. The bibliographical work has. for the most 

 part, been done by Professor Booth, to whom very much of the value 

 of this feature of the report is due. Mr. Taylor has assisted in 



