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Mr. Orpet asked what were the best varieties of apple trees to 

 set out. 



Prof. Sears recommended the Weahhy, INIcIntosh Red, Pahner 

 Greening, Sutton Beauty, and Northern Spy. For the ordinary 

 grower five to eight varieties are all that are necessary. 



The question was asked if the Rome Beauty was not a good 

 apple to plant. 



Prof. Sears said it was a fine apple but not desirable here, as it 

 had not been fully tested. 



Mr. Doherty spoke highly of the King apple which he said sold 

 in the New York market for four dollars a crate. 



Prof. Sears said the difficulty with the King was that it was a 

 shy bearer; it had the advantage, however, of producing large 

 fruit. 



Christopher C. Shaw said that many have grown the Gravenstein 

 apple with success and questioned the recommendation of the 

 Wealthy instead. 



Prof. Sears said the difficulty usually with the Gravenstein is that 

 it is not sufficiently prolific. The Wealthy will bear ten apples to 

 the Gravenstein one; but when the Gravenstein does well no apple 

 is better in its season. 



Mr. Warren remarked that he agreed with the lecturer in the 

 matter of limiting the number of varieties. It was better to confine 

 one's efforts to a few proved kinds rather than to try all varieties 

 known. 



