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 Tork. 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. 



