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This variety is most popular in the young orchards of the 

 Valley region, yet there are extensive plantings of it in 

 the Piedmont region. York is a heavy bearer and a good 

 seller, and therefore the growers find it one of their most 

 profitable varieties. 



Stayman holds second place in the list of varieties 

 found in the young orchards as regards both the number of 

 orchards in which it is planted and also the number of trees 

 planted. Stayman is found in 48.85 per cent of the young 

 orchards reported in this survey and comprises 15 per cent 

 of the total number of trees in these orchards. This var- 

 iety is becoming very important in the Valley region, 

 where it now ranks second only to York. The rapid increase 

 in the popularity of this variety is shown by the fact that 

 its rank has advanced from seventh place in the bearing or- 

 chards to second place in the young orchards. The large 

 size, high quality, good flavor and attractive appearance 

 of the fruit especially commend it to both the producer 

 and consumer. It is now found in nearly one-half of the 

 young orchards. 



Winesap holds third place in the young orchards as 

 regards both the number of orchards in which it is found 

 and the per cent of the total number of trees. It is found 

 in 37.93 per cent of the young orchards and comprise 13.09 



