28 THE WILLIAMS APPLE. 



The tree being situated more than half a mile from his residence, Mr. 

 Williams found it expedient to engraft some young trees nearer his house 

 with scions from the old stock, and it is from these that this fruit has been 

 since propagated and disseminated. The second person who grafted from 

 these scions was Deacon Noah Davis, who found the preference given to 

 these apples over the Sops of Wine. The length of time which elapsed 

 before this apple was introduced into the market may be accounted for by 

 the fact, that cider apples were formerly of more value than they are now, 

 as then the farmer who made the best and the largest quantity of cider 

 was held to be the greatest and the best farmer. As men's minds changed 

 and good fruit was considered better than good cider, the spread of the 

 apple increased, and it found its way to the lower part of the town. 



The tree in the Nursery is of slow growth, but grafted on good sized 

 trees is of rapid growth, equal to the Baldwin. It requires a rich soil 

 and good cultivation, with these it is a vigorous grower, and extremely 

 prolific. It is a fine summer apple, and should be allowed to ripen on 

 the tree. As it easily spoils when bruised, every care should be taken to 

 prevent injury, by spreading hay or grass under the tree when the apples 

 are gathered. 



