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from disease over a period of several years. Although Dresden showed 

 a tendencx' to exceed Howard 17 in yield and size of fruit, it more re- 

 cently has shown a tendenc)' to be somew hat susceptible to disease. 



Although other varieties were inferior to Howard 17 in one or more 

 characteristics, Catskill is considered a good variet\' for special locations 

 and for home use, producing fruit that is larger, firmer, and of better 

 flavor than Howard 17. 



Sininihvy and Conclusions. On the basis of the data obtained, 

 Howard 17 still maintains a favorable position in New Hampshire with 

 relation to >'ield. Pathfinder alone compared favorabh' with Howard 

 17 as a possible choice for commercial planting. 



