APPLE GROWING IN ( ' \I.IK< >KMA. 



DELICIOUS. 



(Fig. 3.) 



This being one of our newest varieties, has not been tested in the 

 slate sufficiently to determine its true value. It is, however, quite prom- 

 ising in certain parts of the foothills and mountainous sections of 

 California. The quality is of the best and there are few 



Fig. 3. The Delicious. (Original) 



apples more juicy and pleasant to the taste than this one, when in its 

 prime. The shape is very irregular, making it a somewhat difficult 

 variety to pack. The keeping qualities are good. 



AVIu'iv this variety has been observed in the state, trees have done 



well, and have come into bearing quite early. Whether or not it will 



sti-ady bearer remains to be seen. Indications at present are that 



it will l)e one of our best varieties in certain sections. Figure 4 shows 



a fine tree of this variety in the Frank Femmons orchard near Oakhurst. 



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