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season may be extended as much as possible. Apples may 

 be chosen to begin ripening at harvest time, and continue 

 till late fall for winter storing. Cherries and plums may 

 be selected so that the crop will last during at least two 



Apples growing in a Washington orchard. 



months. The same is true with grapes and many of the 

 berries. 



