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ferent manner. In other words, a variety is subject to the influence 

 of the conditions under which it is grown. In those conditions there 

 may be involved both natural factors, such as soil and climate, and 

 factors which are more or less artificial, such as are imposed by man 

 in his methods of culture. 



Discussion of Important Varieties. The following varietal list 

 includes the most important early varieties which are grown in the 

 middle Atlantic coast region, and a considerable number of others. 

 The dates given in the columns headed "Season begins about" refer 

 to the approximate periods when the different sorts are fit for use or 

 can be marketed, and not necessarily to the date of full maturity. 

 Where the 15th of a month is stated, it should be broadly interpreted 

 to mean the middle of the month; likewise the 25th refers to the 

 last of a month rather than to an exact date. A similar interpreta- 

 tion should be given to other dates mentioned. 

 Use, Relative Importance, and Season of Edible Maturity of Sum- 

 mer-Apple Varieties Suited to Growing in the Middle Atlantic 

 States. 



d (dessert) suitable for eating uncooked, k (kitchen) suitable for cooking, m (market) suitable for market. 



