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Pemberton, Albany, Oregon. It is some- 
thing like the Gravenstein in flavor, ex- 
cept that is not so acid. This fact, ac- 
cording to the propagator, makes it a lit- 
tle better than the Gravenstein. How- 
ever, this would be a matter of taste, and 
the general public might not be of the 
same opinion. It has been suggested 
that the original tree was a cross between 
the Gravenstein and the King. The ap- 
ples are large like the King and the young 
trees resemble those of that variety. The 
apples sometimes weigh as much as 16% 
ounces; but in general, they are good 
four-tier apples. One peculiar character- 
istic of this variety is, that it begins to 
ripen fruit along in the early part of 
July, and from that time on until De- 
cember. Any time between July and De- 
cember ripe fruit can be gathered, and 
at the same time there will be fruit in all 
stages of development. The tree bears 
heavily, is very hardy, and its long con- 
tinued blooming period is an important 
feature where there is danger from late 
frosts. 
A very interesting account is given by 
the owners of this tree which illustrates 
an important variation. Going out into 
the orchard to spray at about the usual 
time in the spring of 1913, they found 
this tree already in bloom. It was spray- 
ed however, and the blossoms all died. 
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Two weeks later, the tree was again found 
in full bloom; and that year it produced 
a heavy crop of apples. This tree was dis- 
covered on the farm of David E. Junkin, 
Linn county, Oregon; The account here 
given is by the proprietor of the Albany 
Nurseries, Oregon. 
Gravenstein 
The Gravenstein is one of the best ap- 
ples in its season. It is good for dessert 
and has no superior for culinary purposes. 
The crop ripens continuously during a 
period of several weeks, and for that rea- 
son should have two, three, or perhaps 
four pickings. It is ready for use from 
the last of August to the first of Novem- 
ber, depending on the latitude and alti- 
tude in which it is grown. Being regarded 
the best apple in its season, the fruit often 
sells for high prices in the markets. The 
tree is not especially hardy; but comes 
into bearing early and is quite productive. 
Historical. In Hovey’s account  pub- 
lished in 1851, it is said, “The origin of 
the Gravenstein remains in some doubt.’’ 
It is said to have been originally found in 
the Duke of Augustinberg’s garden at 
Gravenstein in Holstein, and that the orig- 
inal tree was growing there in the middle 
of the last century (1750). Another state- 
ment is that it derived its name from 
being found in the garden of the castle 
of Grafenstein in Selswick; and Deil says 
Quince Apple. 
Apple of Commerce. 
Masxted Photo. 
