APPLES 



color to the eye, and there is chromatic 

 beauty until frost bids the last russets leave 

 their stems, leaving bare the framework of the 

 trees, to teach us in lines of symmetry and 

 efficiency how strength and elegance are com- 

 bined in nature's handiwork. Do you fear 

 that some of the fruit may be taken ? What 

 of it? Plant for beauty, and the fruit is all 

 extra — give it away freely, and pass on to others 

 some of God's good gifts, to your own true 

 happiness ! 



There is another crab -apple that is dis- 

 tinctive in its elegance, color and fragrance. 

 It is the true "wild crab" of Eastern North 

 America, and one who makes its acquaintance 

 in blooming time will never forget it. The tree 

 is not large, and it is likely to be set with 

 crooked, thorny branches; but the flowers! 

 Deep pink or rosy red chalices, rather longer 

 than the commonplace apple -blossom, and 

 hanging on long and slender stems in a cer- 

 tain picturesquely stiflf disposition, they are a 

 joy for the senses of sight and fragrance. 

 This notable native may be found on rich 

 slopes and in dry glades — it is not fond of 



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