36 SUMMEB APPLES IN THE MIDDLE ATLANTIC STATES. 



Kane. Synonyms: Cain, Cane, Red Cain. 



This variety originated in Kent County, Del. It has been disseminated but very 

 little ; even in the section where it originated very few growers have any knowledge 

 of it. 



The tree makes a good growth and apparently bears fairly well. The fruit -is 

 medium to above in size; oblate conical, regular; whitish yellow with waxy appear- 

 ance, heavily shaded with crimson; crisp, juicy; good. In the Chesapeake peninsula 

 section its season is about the middle of September or before, but the fruit will keep 

 several weeks. While not strictly a summer sort, it apparently has some merit for its 

 season, though not sufficiently tested to determine its full value. 

 Keswick. Synonyms: Codlin, Keswick Codlin. 



This is an English variety which has been grown more or less in this country for 

 many years, but not extensively in any section. It is in a few orchards in the New 

 Jersey section of this region. 



The tree is moderately vigorous. The fruit is medium to large; roundish oblong, 

 conic; greenish yellow; acid; good. Its season of ripening is about the same as 

 that of the English Codlin, but as in case of that variety it is frequently shipped before 

 it is fully mature. On some of the heavier soils of this region, which are to be found 

 in the section from which this report comes, the fruit is said to have a soft texture, 

 does not mature well, and is of little commercial value. It is reported to have been 

 substituted frequently by nurserymen in filling orders for the English Codlin, to 

 which it is claimed to be very much inferior in the section above named. 

 Kirkbridge. Synonym: Kirkbridge White. 



The place of origin of this variety is unknown. Many years ago it was planted 

 considerably in the Middle West, especially in Indiana, being brought there from 

 New Jersey by Quakers when going to that State for their yearly meeting. At the 

 present time it is almost unknown in this region, being reported from only one or 

 two points. 



The tree is a slow upright grower and an early abundant bearer. The fruit is 

 roundish; medium size; color, greenish white, sometimes with slight bronzing on 

 exposed side; tender, juicy, subacid; good. In Delaware it ripens about the middle 

 of July. 

 Lowell. Synonyms: Greasy Pippin, Tallow Apple. 



This variety is of unknown origin, aside from the fact that it is a native sort. It is 

 quite widely distributed in numerous sections of the country, especially in the older 

 orchards. It is rarely found in this region, but occurs occasionally in orchards in 

 the northern sections. 



The tree is a vigorous, spreading grower, and produces nearly annual crops. The 

 fruit is above medium size, yellow, brisk acid flavor, and good to very good in quality. 

 In the New Jersey section it begins to ripen about August 1. It is rather perishable, 

 decaying soon after mature, or in some cases even before; its period of ripening 

 extends over a space of 2 or 3 weeks. The premature decay of the fruit renders it 

 less desirable than some other sorts of the same season. 

 Maiden Blush. 



The Maiden Blush apple originated in New Jersey many years ago. It was first 

 described in 1817 by Coxe, who then stated that it was esteemed in the Philadelphia 

 markets. It is grown and still being planted over a wide range of territory and is 

 remarkable in the fact that it is successful in so large a number of the apple- 

 growing districts of the country. In this region it has been widely planted, though 

 relatively of much greater commercial importance in the New Jersey section than 

 elsewhere. It is, however, a standard sort for its season in the Chesapeake penin- 

 sula section. At southern points in the region it is found much less frequently, 

 but is a variety known to many who have orchards. 

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