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will sell best in the market, — although they may not be the best 

 for home use. Good quality, however, is always acceptable in 

 the commercial list ; and here the remark might come in that good 

 quality — even extra quality — does not disqualify an apple for 

 cooking. I have little sympathy with the encouragement of the 

 growth of cooking apples, that is, supposing they are only good 

 for cooking. 



It strikes me that this list should be discussed somewhat fully, 

 and it is hoped that those persons present who have had practical 

 experience with these varieties will examine the list and see if it 

 ought to be amended and modified so as to become more fully 

 acceptable to those who raise apples for home use, than it now is. 

 By so doing you will benefit not only persons who are present, 

 but those who are looking for information on this subject. We 

 will listen to such remarks as may be suggested by the report, 

 and hope that the time will be promptly and fully occupied. 



On motion of Dr. Weston, 



Voted, That the varieties named in the report be considered 

 separately. 



Early Harvest. — The President. This apple, although rather 

 acid, is a very good one, but requires considerable cultivation. 

 The question arises whether allowing it to become fully ripe does 

 not obviate the objection as to its acidity ? — it is to a considerable 

 extent the first early apple ripened, and the children are always 

 eager for the first apples. Is there any other good apple so early t 



Mr. Sawyer. I should say that it is one of the best early 

 apples. 



Mr. G. H. Andrews. It needs high cultivation ; otherwise it 

 will crack. It is, however, a superior apple. They were very 

 nice last year, but in some cases did not succeed as well as usual, 

 I raised 12 to 15 bushels of them, which I sold for $1.50 per 

 bushel. 



The President. What is its quality as a cooking apple, or for 

 family use ? 



Mr. Andrews. Very good. 



Question. Does it cook well before fully ripened ? 



Mr. Andrews. Yes, sir, it cooks well. I consider it one of 

 the most desirable apples I am acquainted with. 



Voted, To retain the Early Harvest on the list, 

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