Keeping Fniit. 



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This apple is good enough in quality for the dessert, while its very hand- 

 some appearance will sell it in any market. A red apple will always sell 

 quicker and at higher prices than those of any other color. We believe it 



to be a good bearer in odd years ; which is quite an advantage in some 

 parts of the countrj', where the markets are often glutted with this fruit in 

 the even years. We hope to obtain further information concerning this 

 fruit next season. 



Keeping Fruit. — To secure the long-keeping of fruit, a cool and dry 

 atmosphere is indispensable ; not so cold as to freeze, nor so dry that the 

 fruit will shrivel. When winter-pears are wanted for the table, they should 

 be brought into a warm place, where, after a few days, they will become 

 fit for eating. Apples will ripen well enough in the cellar. Grapes will 

 keep well where the temperature is favorable to the long-keeping of other 

 fruits. A cool, dry temperature is the special merit of the patent fruit- 

 houses. 



