Varieties of Apples 441 



of these very new varieties which certainly is worthy of 

 a thorough trial commercially. 



STATUS OF COMMERCIAL VARIETIES 



It is of importance to discuss the relative status of the 

 various commercial varieties and the reasons for their in- 

 crease or decline. 



Commercial varieties the production of which is on the 

 increase, and the outstanding reasons for this : 



Variety. Reasons for increase in com- 



mercial orchards. 



1. Jonathan Early bearer, high in color, fine 



in flavor, good shipper. 



2. Stayman Good size, fine keeping quality, 



very productive, agreeable 

 flavor. 



3. Delicious Quality par-excellence, attract- 



ive appearance, fancy trade 

 demand. 



4. Winesap Productive, hardy, excellent 



quality, regular bearer. 



5. Borne Good size, uniform, attractive 



appearance, productive, excel- 

 lent cooking and baking qual- 

 ities. 



6. Williams Early Eed Fancy trade demand both local 



and export, attractive appear- 

 ance, good quality, good ship- 

 per. 



7. York Imperial Very productive, excellent cul- 



inary and shipping qualities. 



8. Oldenburg (Duchess) Fine culinary qualities, hardy 



tree, fruit uniform in size and 

 shape, early bearer, produc- 

 tive. 



