438 The Commercial Apple Industry 



pickings are necessary. This variety is well suited for 

 early fancy trade demand, and although it requires consid- 

 erable care will prove profitable when grown in proximity 

 to early markets. 



Chenango (Chenango Strawberry}. 



The Chenango, commonly called Chenango Strawberry 

 or Strawberry, was first brought to attention in Chenango 

 County, New York. This variety has long been a favorite 

 in home orchards and special markets. In dessert and cul- 

 inary qualities it is unsurpassed. It has a very character- 

 istic aroma and flavor which it still retains when cooked. 



Under favorable conditions the tree is a heavy bearer, 

 usually biennial. The fruit begins to ripen in southern 

 Illinois, where it is grown in considerable commercial 

 quantities for shipment, about the last of July and the rip- 

 ening period continues for several weeks. It should thus 

 have several pickings. In New York and New England, 

 where it is a favorite home orchard variety, it does not be- 

 gin to ripen before September. 



The tree is hardy, long lived and an early bearer. The 

 fruit varies in size from small to very large. It is yellow- 

 ish white, striped with red, and usually elongated, oblong 

 conic in form, although it is particularly subject to varia- 

 tion in quality and form, trees in the same orchard often 

 producing widely different types. It is one of the most at- 

 tractive apples, is unsurpassed as a home orchard variety 

 and has proved very profitable when grown in limited quan- 

 tities for special local markets. It is usually marketed in 

 hampers or baskets. The fruit ripens too unevenly and is 

 too variable in size for a standard variety. It is also a 

 very poor shipper. 



