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Dislnhulion of Varieties. 



A few varieties^, most of theiii well known and of ratlior gen- 

 eral distribution, have been selected for a special study in con- 

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

 the distribution and some of the characteristics of these varie- 

 ties. 



Oldenhurg. — This variety extends over almost the entire 

 apple-growing region of North America. We find it recom- 



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mended as a commercial variety in some region of every a])ple 

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

 ern. The two principal reasons for the wide 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 been 

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

 known, is indicated by a cross. 



