"It is frequently found advisable to harvest the crop 
of this variety somewhat earlier than that of most cf the 
other commercial sorts on account cf its tendency to drop, 
but this is not necessarily and objection in large orchards 
where the harvesting must extehd over a considerabie period 
of time." 
The York Imperial is a popular and reliable variety in 
“Waryland, where it is ailarge producer and a good keeper. 
It is a very profitable sec@nd grade commercial apple, for 
which there is a uniform demand, 
Other varieties recommended for planting in Western 
Marviland are the following; 
Stayian Winesap. ThisS variety is claimed by some to 
be the best commercial apple for Marvland. The fruit both 
in size and quality is far Superior to the variety Winesap, 
from which it originated. It is hardy, vigorous, and long 
lived. It comes into bearing early and yields profitable 
crops the 6th or &th year. 
King David. A standard high grade apple. In size medium 
to lerge. Good keeping qualities. Tree is a vigorous grower 
and hardy. It is an early bearer, frequently yielding a 
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