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two types, but these are sufficient for our purposes in school. 



The apple. The apple is the most important American 



fruit. It may be obtained fresh and ripe throughout the 



whole year. The apple tree is one of the longest lived and 



FIG. 37. C. THE OPERATION WAS SUCCESSFUL 



largest of our fruit trees. It will begin bearing about the 

 fifth year of its age, and if properly cared for will bear for 

 nearly a century. It is grown in almost every part of the 

 United States. Great improvement has been made in develop- 

 ing new and excellent varieties of apples since the day when 

 all apples were small, worthless sour crabs. 



The peach. The peach is one of our most delicious fruits. 



