1914 FRUITS OF ONTARIO. 



trees are shorter lived. For this reason trees of the precocious varieties are often 

 planted as fillers between rows of the later bearing and larger growing kinds. 



The most desirable qualities in the fruit itself depend largely upon whether it is 

 for the market or for home use. For home use, good quality is the first consideration. 

 Usually those having a spicy or characteristic flavor, such as the Spy, King, or Mclntosh, 

 are most desirable. Apples with an acid or subacid flavor are most in demand on the 

 market; nevertheless a good sweet apple is often much appreciated for home use. For 

 the market, a good appearance is the first consideration. Good shipping qualities have 

 also to be considered in the selection of commercial varieties, although no doubt the 

 improvement in methods of packing and shipping may render this of less importance 

 in the future than it has been in the past. The Ben Davis apple has long been recog- 

 nized as one of the best shipping varieties, on account of its firmness and good keeping 

 qualities. On the other hand, the Mclntosh is not a long keeper, and is so easily bruised 

 that it cannot be shipped satisfactorily in barrels. But with improved methods of pack- 

 ing and shipping, it may be shipped to any of the European markets and even placed 

 on sale with the Ben Davis, and it is a question how long the Ben Davis, with its inferior 

 quality, will be able in such competition to hold its place in the market. Those who 

 champion the Ben Davis may take exception to the comparison just made because of 

 the relative difference in season of the two varieties. Nevertheless, we believe that it 

 will be safer in the future for growers to look more to the quality of the variety than 

 has been done in the past, for buyers are already becoming more discriminating, and 

 demand apples of the very best quality. 



ORDERING AND OBTAINING TREES. 



A complete list of the nurserymen of this Province is published each year by the 

 Department of Agriculture, and most of our leading nurserymen advertise in the agri- 

 cultural and horticultural papers. Upon application, any of these men are glad to quote 

 prices at which they can supply stock. 



It is well, when ordering nursery stock, to order early. Too many leave such a 

 matter till planting time, when they might as well have had their order in several 

 months sooner. By ordering early they are more likely to obtain just what is wanted, 

 and if the nurseryman has not the desired varieties on hand, he can obtain them else- 

 where by the time they are needed. 



When the trees arrive from the nursery, it is best to unpack them as soon as possi- 

 ble, and, if it is not convenient to plant them at once, the roots should be spread out 

 and buried in a deep trench till they can be permanently planted. The longer the trees 

 are to remain in this position the more carefully they should be heeled in. 



VARIETIES RECOMMENDED. 



GENERAL LISTS OF THE MOST VALUABLE VARIETIES FOR MARKET APPROVED BY THE 



BOARD OF CONTROL. 



Summer. 

 Astrachan, Duchess. 



Fall. 

 Gravenstein, Wealthy, Alexander, Mclntosh, Fameuse, Blenheim. 



Winter. 

 King, Hubbardston, Greening, Cranberry, Baldwin, Spy, Stark. 



