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Peniberton, Albany, Oregon. It is some- 

 thing lil^e the Gravenstein in flavor, ex- 

 cept that is not so acid. This tact, ac- 

 cording to the propagator, makes it a lit- 

 tle better than the Gravenstein. How- 

 ever, this would be a matter of taste, and 

 the general public might not be of the 

 same opinion. It has been suggested 

 that the original tree was a cross between 

 the Gravenstein and the King. The ap- 

 ples are large like the King and the young 

 trees resemble those of that variety. The 

 apples sometimes weigh as much as 16% 

 ounces; but in general, they are good 

 four-tier apples. One peculiar character- 

 istic of this variety is, that it begins to 

 ripen fruit along in the early part of 

 July, and from that time on until De- 

 cember. Any time between .July and De- 

 cember ripe fruit can be gathered, and 

 at the same time there will be fruit in all 

 stages of development. The tree bears 

 heavily, is very hardy, and its long con- 

 tinued blooming period is an important 

 feature where there is danger from late 

 frosts. 



A very interesting account is given by 

 the owners of this tree which illustrates 

 an important variation. Going out into 

 the orchard to spray at about the usual 

 time in the spring of 1913, they found 

 this tree already in bloom. It was spray- 

 ed however, and the blossoms all died. 



Two weeks later, the tree was again found 

 in full bloom ; and that year it produced 

 a heavy crop of apples. This tree was dis- 

 covered on the farm of David E. Junkin, 

 Linn county, Oregon. The account here 

 given is by the proprietor of the Albany 

 Nurseries, Oregon. 



Gravenstein 



The Gravenstein is one of the best ap- 

 ples in its season. It is good for dessert 

 and has no superior for culinary purposes. 

 The crop ripens continuously during a 

 period of several weeks, and for that rea- 

 son should have two, three, or perhaps 

 four pickings. It is ready for use from 

 the last of August to the first of Novem- 

 ber, depending on the latitude and alti- 

 tude in which it is grown. Being regarded 

 the best apple in Its season, the fruit often 

 sells for high prices in the markets. The 

 tree is not especially hardy; but comes 

 into bearing early and is quite productive. 



Historical. In Hovey's account pub- 

 lished in 18.51, it is said. "The origin of 

 the Gravenstein remains in some doubt." 

 It is said to have been originally found in 

 the Duke of Augustinberg's garden at 

 Gravenstein in Holstein, and that the orig- 

 inal tree was growing there in the middle 

 of the last century 11750). Another state- 

 ment is that it derived its name from 

 being found in the garden of the castle 

 of Grafenstein in Selswick; and Deil says 



Quince Apple. 



Apple of t'omnierce. 



Mamted Photo. 



