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VII — Catalogue of Maine Fruits. 



One of the most important lines of work receiving attention from 

 this division is that of the systematic effort to improve the character 

 of some of our native fruits, and to select from the ever increasing 

 list of new varieties, those btst suited for the different sections of 

 the state. This work is still in its infancy and no lesults can yet 

 be reported. It is thought best, however, to publish a catalogue of 

 the fruits grown in the state at the present time with an indication 

 of their approximate value in different sections. 



The descriptions of fruits are mostly taken from the fruit list of 

 the American Pomological Society, and the values accorded are 

 given only after carefully considering the recommendations of lead- 

 ing fruit growers in different parts of the State. Information con- 

 cerning many varieties, especially in the noithern sections is very 

 meagre. It is hopi d before a revision^offjthe list is made, — as will 

 necessarily follow in course of two or three years, — more valuable 

 data may be available. 



Of the newer apples named in the catalogue, Dudley's Winter, a 

 seedling of Oldenburg originated by J. W. Dudley of Castle Hill? 

 Aroostook county, is one of the most valuable "iron clad" varieties. 

 This variety is being disseminated by a New York firm as "North 

 Star" — an unfortunate circumstance as there is another variety bear- 

 ing that name by right of priority. 



Hayford Sweet is another valuable iron-clad variety originating 

 with C. Hayford, Maysville, Aroostook county. It is in itself 

 a valuable fruit and succeeds where Talman Sweet fails. 



Rolfe and Russell are also deserving of special mention. Mother, 

 as a fruit for home use, is not as widelj : known as it should be ; but 

 it is not a profitable market variety. 



Of the newer pears, Admiral Farragut, Eastern" Belle, Fulton, 

 Indian Queen and Nickerson are promising, hardy varieties. These 

 are not of the highest quality but they are hardy and productive — 

 important considerations especially for the northern and central por- 

 tions of the state. 



Flemish Beauty, formerly grown in many sections of the state, 

 has been almost universally discarded because of the prevalence of 

 pear scab (Ftisicladium pyrinum) . It is hoped that by the aid of 

 the Bordeaux mixture we may yet retain this valuable variety. 



