March. 1 9 1 8 



THE GARDEN MAGAZINE 



105 



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A bove photo of 

 branch bearing Golden 

 Delicious A pple was taken 

 only 18 months after graft 

 was inserted. 



Quality 

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 Quantity 

 Crops 



Quality ideals cherished for 

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