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quality than Gano. but if there are any real differences in these particulars they may 

 be regarded as slight. The comments under "Gano" are applicable to this variety. 

 Highfill. 



This variety is a Ben Davis seedling, the seed from which the original tree grew 

 having been planted by Mr. H. Highfill, in 1S69. on his place near Springtown. Ark. 

 It has been planted in a considerable number of orchards in the section in which it 

 originated, though not extensively. 



The tree makes a fairly good growth, though in some instances the foliage has 

 appeared to be rather weak. A good amoimt of fruit sets when conditions are reason- 

 ably favorable, but close attention to spraying is necessary in order to produce fruit 

 of good grade, as it is quite subject to bitter-rot and apple scab. 



The fruit is medium in size, rather firm in texture, and of mild subacid flavor; 

 dessert quality fairly good — considerably better than its Ben Davis parent. In a 

 favorable season it colors very highly and has a heavy purplish bloom. Its season is 

 about with Ben Davis. 



Under high culture this variety might perhaps be of considerable commercial 

 value in the Ozarks. but it can not be expected to give a very high degree of satis- 

 faction if grown imder neglected conditions. 

 Holman. 1 



This variety appears to be unknown to most Ozark fruit growers. It is said to have 

 originated in Greene County. Mo., 3 miles east of Springfield. 



It is interesting to note that this apple was introduced to the Missouri State Horti- 

 cultural Society as a new variety by the society's committee on nomenclature at the 

 same time that attention was formally directed to the Gano. 2 



In the Ozark region it has been found in only one orchard, located in Wright County, 

 Mo., where it has been doing fairly well in comparison with the other sorts that are 

 being grown and gives the impression of having sufficient promise to warrant thorough 

 trial throughout this region. The fruit somewhat resembles the Smith Cider apple 

 and is about the same in season as that variety. 

 Horse. 



This variety, probably of North Carolina origin, is not an important commercial 

 variety, yet it is quite widely grown, particularly in the Arkansas portion of this 

 region. When it is handled commercially, the fruit is usually picked during the last 

 of July and early in August. It is often marketed at southern points, particularly 

 in some of the larger towns in Texas, with other early- ripening sorts. 



It appears to be well adapted to Ozark conditions and is generally regarded as a 

 profitable variety of its season. 

 Howard Sweet. 



The original tree of this variety is said to have been obtained at about the close of 

 the Civil War from the ' ' Holt nursery. " 3 located in the vicinity of Canehill, Washington 

 Ark. It was probably a seedling which was planted for stocks but not grafted. 

 The original tree was planted by a Mr. Howard, whose place was located near Cincin- 

 nati, Ark. The claim has been made by some that it is identical with Lady Sweet, but 

 it is doubtless distinct. It has been planted considerably, but not widely dissemi- 

 nated, in the section in which it first attracted attention. 



It bears good crops of large, highly colored, sweet apples which have a heavy bloom. 

 In dessert quality it rates as good; season, winter. 



It is apparently well adapted to Ozark conditions, and is worthy of consideration 

 where a sweet winter apple is desired. 



1 This variety is distinct from one of North Carolina origin bearing the same name, which appears to 

 have attracted some attention in Illinois a good many years ago. 



2 Thirteenth Annual Report of the State Horticultural Society of Missouri for > " - - pp. 261-262. 



3 For a more extended reference to this nursery see under " Wilson June," (p. 53) . 



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