Varieties of Apples 415 



Yates. 



The Yates is quite widely distributed over the Piedmont 

 section of the South, but nowhere in the United States is 

 it grown in any commercial quantities outside of Georgia ; 

 here it is undoubtedly the leading commercial variety and 

 in many ways one of the most satisfactory. It is well 

 known in New Zealand and Tasmania. It seems partic- 

 ularly adapted to Georgia conditions, and is a very heavy 

 producer, bearing fairly regularly heavy annual crops. 

 The tree is thrifty and healthy, and comes into bearing 

 quite early. The fruit has long keeping qualities, is very- 

 hard and firm, and can be handled in a careless manner 

 and still retain a good appearance. It is small in size and 

 not of the highest quality. The Yates is very well known 

 in southern markets, but practically unknown in the North. 

 It is a profitable commercial variety for Georgia, but is 

 not recommended for planting in most regions on account 

 of its small size and lack of acquaintance with the consum- 

 ing public. 



Stark. 



Stark is found particularly in the commercial orchards 

 of Maine, New York, Pennsylvania and Ohio, and dis- 

 tributed somewhat throughout the Central West. It was 

 first brought to notice in Ohio and is said to have orig- 

 inated in that state. This variety has received favorable 

 notice in a great many regions and was offered by most 

 of the nurserymen about 1890. It is not increasing in 

 popularity, however, on account of poor quality. 



The tree is thrifty, hardy, a reliable cropper and very 

 productive. The fruit is smooth, uniform and keeps well. 



