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Di.slrlhuliun of Varieties. 



A few varieties^ most of tlicm well known and of i-atlier gen- 

 eral distribution, have been selected for u s])eeial study in con- 

 nection with this work. We nuiv now proceed to a discussion of 

 the distribution and sonic of the characteristics of these varie- 

 ties. 



Oldenburg. — This variety extends over almost ihe entire 

 ajjple-gTowing region of North America. AVe find it recom- 



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mended as a commercial variety in some region of every apple 

 belt shown in Fig. 5, with the possiljle exception of the south- 

 ern. The two principal reasons for the wid<? distribution of 

 this variety are its extreme hardiness, which enables it to 

 withstand the severe winters of the far north, and the short 

 season of maturity, which enables it in the south to ripen before 

 the hot periods of July and August, In addition to this it is 

 an early, regular and fairly abundant bearer, and not particu- 

 larly subject to disease and insect injuries, and the fruit stands 

 handling quite well. 



' Figs. 6 to 14 are intended to show the territory over which the various varieties have V)cen 

 recommended as desirable commercial sorts. The places of origin of each variety, so far as 

 known, is indicated by a cross. 



