BERLIN, MARYLAND, U. S. A. 17 


Oldenburg 
Duchess of Oldenburg 
Early. Yellow streaked with red. Flesh white and juicy. 
Medium size 
Duchess of Oldenburg has a taste which has made it famous. 
Although the apple is only of medium size, people who know apples, 
know that anything better than Duchess is rare. The shape is round, 
slightly longer than the diameter. It makes a good appearance, and 
the quality of the fruit will be found surprisingly uniform. 
The trees are naturally dwarf growers. The limited space required 
for roots and branches makes them 
EXCELLENT FOR FILLERS 
Naturally, you need not use them for fillers; if you wish to plant them 
permanently, place them somewhat closer than apple trees of regular 
growth and they will produce satisfactorily. However, it is always 
advisable to plant fillers in an orchard if the full benefit of the ground 
is to be obtained, and we strongly recommend this tree for the pur- 
pose. Duchess has long been one of the most important varieties of 
apples grown north of the Mason and Dixon Line. 
A MOST IMPORTANT FEATURE 
in addition to its other virtues, is its extreme hardiness. With the 
exception of a small number, each variety of apples seems to preter 
climatic and soil conditions of a certain kind, and a number of varie- 
ties are not well adapted to extremely cold winters. Oldenburg will 
be found quite satisfactory in this respect, as it is one of a few which 
are able to endure the climate of Iowa, Minnesota, and Montana. 
At prices quoted in this catalogue, trees, shrubs, or plants 
are delivered to railroad or express companies at Berlin, 
without extra charge for packing. A discount of 5 per cent 
will be allowed for cash with order. 

