APPLE GROWING IN CALIFORNIA. 



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GRAVENSTEIN. 



This very popular fall variety has been grown extensively only in 

 the Sebastopol section of Sonoma County and has there reached its 

 greatest perfection. It has been found doing well in many parts of the 

 state. The Gravenstein is a favorite for general use during its season. 

 When well colored it is golden yellow, beautifully streaked with red. 

 The stem is very short and there is sometimes considerable .trouble 

 xprrienced with the dropping of the fruit before it is ripe. The loss 

 from dropping may be greatly lessened by careful thinning. It may 



Fig. 6. The Grimes. (Original) 



be kept in cold storage for two or three months, but is inclined to go 

 down rapidly upon being removed. 



In California the trees are usually thrifty and inclined to make quite 

 a strong, heavy growth. 



The great success that has come to the apple growers of Sonoma 

 County in growing this variety has made it standard for that section, 

 and has illustrated the value of specializing in the apple business. 



GRIMES. 2 



During the investigations preparatory to the publication of this work, 

 the above apple has not been commonly found growing in the state, 



'Grimes Golden Pippin. 



