50 SUMMER APPLES IN THE MIDDLE ATLANTIC STATES. 



Summer Extra. 



This variety probably originated as a chance seedling near Quincy, Ky. It is not 

 known generally to fruit growers. 



The tree is a strong, handsome grower, bears early, and is prolific in sections where it 

 is in cultivation. The fruit is medium to large in size; roundish; yellow with blush on 

 exposed side; pleasant subacid; dessert quality good to very good. For cooking it is 

 said to be especially fine. It would probably ripen at central points in this region 

 during the last of July or early August. 



Summer Rambo. 



The origin of this variety is uncertain, though it is commonly supposed to have 

 come from southeastern Pennsylvania, but no definite information appears to be 

 obtainable. 



Several other varieties, notably Summer Rambour, or Rambour d'Ete, an old 

 French variety that was formerly grown more or less in this country, Grosh, and 

 Western Beauty have been confused with this one. But it is pretty definitely deter- 

 mined that these are all distinct varieties, though possessing some rather strong points 

 of similarity. 



Though not found growing in this region in the present connection, the Summer 

 Rambo is often sold in local markets from orchards in the Maryland and Virginia 

 sections of the adjacent region. 



The tree is a strong vigorous grower and an early and abundant bearer. The fruit is 

 described in considerable detail as follows: Form oblate; size large; cavity wide, 

 large, deep, slope gradual; basin regular, medium, slope gradual; surface moderately 

 smooth, some erupted russet dots; color yellow, lightly washed with pale mixed red, a 

 few bright-crimson splashes and broken stripes; dots numerous, russet, many erupted; 

 skin thick, tenacious; flesh yellowish, texture fine grained, breaking, juicy; core 

 oblate, clasping, medium to small in size; flavor subacid, rich; quality good to very 

 good. In the vicinity of Washington, D. C, the fruit is ripe soon after the middle of 

 August. It is apparently worthy of attention in the Coastal Plain region both for 

 commercial purposes and for home use. 



Wilson June. 



The Wilson June variety, as nearly as its history can be traced, came from a nursery 

 in Washington County, Ark., that was abandoned during a portion of the civil war 

 period. The trees were subsequently dug and planted in local orchards. The original 

 tree was probably one that was obtained from this source. 



The fruit is distinctly of the Red June type, though considerably larger than that 

 variety and sweet in flavor. The tree is thrifty and apparently a good bearer. For 

 many years it has been grown locally to a very limited extent, but during the past few 

 years it has been attracting some attention and has been propagated more extensively 

 than formerly. 



Though the range of its adaptability has not been determined, it is likely that where- 

 ever the Red June can be grown successfully this variety may prove to be of value 

 when a sweet apple is desired. 



OTHER VARIETIES. 



In the course of these investigations a considerable number of 

 other varieties than those mentioned have come under observation 

 or have been reported by growers in the interviews had with them 

 by the writer. For various reasons it is not practicable to discuss 

 each of these separately. In some cases the varieties are practically 

 unknown in the region and apparently are not well adapted to the 



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