224 DESCRIPTION OF APPLES AND PEARS. 



Wealthy. Of Minnesota origin by Peter M. 

 Gideon. Tree a moderate grower, somewhat 

 resembling the Duchess, but stronger; will fre- 

 quently show the slight angles in the middle of a 

 shoot without apparent cause. Early and abun- 

 dant bearer/ Hardiness 2 or better. Fruit 

 medium to large, round sometimes approaching 

 oblate; stem and calyx deeply sunk meeting the eye, 

 pale yellow, covered with clear red when fully 

 colored in the sun. Quality very good, both for 

 dessert and kitchen. The most valuable of all 

 apples of recent introduction, seldom has discolored 

 wood, and is at home in a great range of climate. 

 Season, as grown in southern and central Minne- 

 sota, midwinter, but in Iowa and Nebraska late 

 fall. 



Utter or Utters Red. Tree upright, moderate 

 grower, and fair to good in the nursery, generally 

 gives a good stand. Hardiness 4. Fruit large 

 to very large, round, slightly ovate, early bearer 

 and annually productive. Is a very profitable fall 

 variety, as its large size and beauty will place it 

 near the head in the market. Bright yellow, 

 nearly covered with carmine stripes, sometimes 

 broken into blotches. Quality good to very good, 

 sub-acid, sprightly, juicy and aromatic. Season, 

 October to January if rightly handled. 



Plumbs Cider. Origin Wisconsin. Tree strong 

 upright grower, dark bark and heavy leaves. 

 Hardiness 2 or 3. Makes a beautiful tree in 

 the orchard, always preserving an evenly open top, 



