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which produces a rather dull effect, but it becomes bright and glossy 

 when polished. Its quality ranks fair to good for either culinary 

 or dessert uses. 



Pewaukee varies much in keeping qualities in different seasons 

 (19). In ordinary storage its commercial limit varies from Novem- 

 ber to January, or under favorable conditions till February. The 

 rate of loss in the stored fruit is often high in November, then 

 becomes lower till midwinter, after which it rises again. Its season 

 in cold storage is variously reported as extending from November 

 to February or March, or exceptionally to May (19). 



This variety was produced by crossing Oldenburg with Northern 

 Spy. As might be expected from its parentage, it is very hardy, 

 although it has not proven as hardy in the North and Northwest 

 as was at first expected, being inferior to Wealthy in this respect 

 (16, 17). 



Pewaukee makes a moderately vigorous root development in the 

 nursery, but in the orchard it becomes a good, strong grower and 

 succeeds well under ordinary care. Usually it is healthy and long- 

 lived, but in some localities it is said to suffer from canker. The 

 tree comes into bearing rather early and is a reliable cropper, bearing 

 biennially or almost annually and often yielding heavy crops. It is 

 not generally considered a desirable variety for commercial planting 

 in New York, except in those portions of the state where hardiness 

 is a prime requisite, for in spite of its vigor, hardiness and produc- 

 tiveness it is usually found less profitable than standard commercial 

 varieties because it is deficient in color and in quality and generally 

 is not very well known in market. 



Historical. Originated by George P. Peffer, Pewaukee, Wisconsin, by cross- 

 ing Oldenburg with Northern Spy. It was first brought to the notice of fruit 

 growers about 1870 (i, 2, 3). It has been sparingly disseminated through this 

 state but has not been cultivated largely in any locality and its planting does 

 not appear to be increasing. 



TREE. 



Tree vigorous or moderately vigorous, medium to large, with stout curved 

 branches. Form upright spreading or roundish, open. Twigs long to below 

 medium, curved or irregularly bent, moderately stout ; internodes long. Bark 

 clear dark reddish-brown lightly mottled and streaked with gray scarf-skin ; 

 slightly pubescent near tips. Lenticels conspicuous being of a clear light color, 

 scattering, usually medium or below, elongated, not raised. Buds large, broad, 



