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Two cars of Williams Early Red were shipped from our small orchard ; 

 eight-year-old trees 



Williams 



Yery early. Skin a dark, rich red. Flesh white, juicy, 



slightly tart. Size large 



This variety stands head and shoulders above its fellows. It 



can be placed on the market shortly after Yellow Transparent, 



and has an advantage of coloring which appeals to many people. 



WILLIAMS IS LARGE IN SIZE 



and will get customers because of its color and size alone. In- 

 credible as it may seem, there are some people who believe that 

 red is the only color for a good apple. Naturally, they do not 

 purchase summer apples until Williams makes its appearance. 



WILLIAMS STANDS SHIPPING WELL 



and may be successfully sent long distances, which enables grow- 

 ers of this splendid apple to get top prices from large cities ; de- 

 mand is always brisk, and the residents are able to pay good 

 prices for good fruit. 



The region in which this apple is particularly successful ex- 

 tends from New York to Virginia. Many growers plant both 

 Williams and Yellow Transparent, and so consider themselves 

 well fortified against the prejudice of customers and markets. 



Unlike the beautiful western apples, which are wonderful to 

 look at but not at all good to eat, Williams gains a trade which 

 calls for it year after year. The taste is there and the juice is 

 there — two things which make it infinitely superior to the 

 "wooden apples" of the western coast. 



YOU WON'T WAIT LONG 



for Williams to start bearing. It produces apples when quite 

 young, and is not so strongly inclined to "off years" as many 

 other varieties, while the production each year is satisfactory. 

 You can realize the large profits which you could make from a 

 fine red apple marketable in July and August. You can't afford 

 to keep this avenue of profit closed any longer ; several acres 

 planted in Williams will repay you many times over. 



