226 Fruit-growing in Arid Regions 



largely determined what varieties we shall grow. Foi 

 these reasons the number of varieties of leading com- 

 mercial apples has been reduced to five or six, and of 

 peaches to three or four. 



When the question of varieties for planting arises, it 

 is always best to consult with the men who have charge 

 of the marketing, as they are in position to know the kinds 

 that are in most demand. 



The pleasure of testing new fruits would best be in- 

 dulged in an amateur way. New kinds are at a disad- 

 vantage on the market as they cannot ordinarily be 

 furnished in quantity. It is best for a locality to develop 

 a reputation on a few varieties and adhere closely to them. 

 Eastern people are now fairly familiar with the Western 

 Jonathan and Winesap, and the Esopus (Spitzenburg) 

 and Newtown Pippins of the Northwest. 



Will it pay to plant other kinds on soils that will grow 

 the foregoing varieties to perfection and trust to the un- 

 certain public taste to create a demand? We think it is 

 a better plan to grow the very best Jonathans or Wine- 

 saps and then learn to pack them in the very best way; 

 or, if these varieties are not adapted to the soil, the grower 

 may specialize on one or two of the other well-known 

 varieties that will be certain to succeed. 



In considering the list of apples that are grown in the 

 mountain region, we find that the varieties that do best 

 in Missouri, Kansas, and other states in the same latitude 

 have been most grown here in spite of the higher alti- 

 tude. These include such varieties as Winesap, Jonathan, 

 Grimes, White Pearmain, Rome (Beauty), Willow Twig, 

 Rails, and the Ben Davis family. All of these varieties 



