NURSERYMEN—ORCHARDISTS 15 
One Year Budded Apple Trees. Rome Beauty (left), Stayman’s Wine- 
sap (center), Wealthy (right). 
Williams 
Very 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. 
