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APPLE GROWING IN CALIFORNIA. 



through the winter. At present it is not grown extensively, but is a 

 very promising variety, especially in the apple sections of San Bernar- 

 dino, Tehama and Kiverside counties. Figure 12 shows a tree in Tehama 

 County bearing heavily. 



The* trees are usually as thrifty as the regular Winesap. It has been 

 rated as a light bearer, but may not be under California conditions. 



WAGENER. 



Some splendid apples of this variety have been seen in Humboldt 

 Countv, and the northern counties to the south, viz : Mendocino, Sonoma 



Fig. 13. -The Winter Pearmain. (Original) 



and Napa, also seem to be well adapted to its growth and development. 

 At its best it is a nicely colored apple of excellent quality, and sells for 

 a good price. It is rather early and does not keep well, but should 

 be consumed before the holidays. 



The trees are small but heavy bearers. This variety, probably more 

 than any other, has been used as a filler in orchards of other varieties. 

 It is quite subject to the blight in some localities, and is not considered 

 to be a long lived tree. 



