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APPLE GROWING IN CALIFORNIA. 



popular variety for the export trade as well as for general use. In 

 California it is quite subject to mildew and scab and these diseases often 

 play havoc with the trees and fruit where nothing is done to control 

 them. Bearing begins reasonably early and good crops are the rule 

 in the state. 



The trees are quite large and thrifty but do not usually attain the 

 size of the Yellow Bellflower. 



There are few localities where this variety does not do well, and like 

 the Yellow Bellflower it is recommended for planting in all apple sec- 



Fig. 16. The Yellow Newtown. (Original) 



tions of the state where a good light colored apple is desired. In 

 Humboldt and Lassen counties in the north and in San Diego, Riverside 

 and San Bernardino counties in the south fine specimens have been 

 collected. 



The trees will stand very heavy pruning, which becomes a necessity 

 in sections where mildew is bad, as one of the best ways to control this 

 disease is by pruning out infested twigs as they appear. 



