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NURSERYMEN—ORCHARDISTS 2 
York Imperial 
Winter. Greenish yellow, overlaid with red stripes. 
Flesh juicy, slightly coarse. Medium size 
York Imperial (or Johnson’s Winter as it is sometimes called) 
has been planted from the East to the West, and, so far as we 
have heard, has never failed to give satisfaction. 
The shape is chunky and somewhat irregular, which makes it 
a little dificult to pack, and renders it unsuitable for paring ma- 
chines, but you'll find many people—lots of them orchardists— 
planting the York Imperial year after year. There are good 
reasons for this. First of all, 
YORK IMPERIAL KEEPS WELL 
and if properly stored will be in good condition late next spring ; 
can be laid away in the ordinary cellar, and, if it is handled right, 
will be in good shape until late May. Unlike many winter apples, 
York Imperial can be ripened shortly after picking if not stored 
to prevent it. 
The York Imperial is largely used for export, and has come 
into fine favor with foreign trade. Shipments abroad are snapped 
up at good prices. 
UNUSUALLY PRODUCTIVE 
Other varieties may fail to set fruit and suffer from off years. 
but York Imperial will bear consistently from year to year. It 
practically never produces a short crop. The tree-growth is vig- 
orous; does particularly well on stiff clay soils. 
In New York and New England it does not have the fine 
aa size which make it so popular in the States farther 
South. 
York Imperial is an excellent commercial variety which will be 
found very profitable for the orchardist. For the home garden 
we would prefer any of the other winter apples described on the 
preceding pages, as they will be found superior for domestie use. 
Maiden Blush. Pale yellow, with red cheek. Flesh white, but 
not particularly high-flavored. Tree an erect grower; free 
bearer. September to October. 
Winter Banana. Yellow with reddish blush. Fruit large or 
extra large. Firm and desirable for shipping. ‘Trees are very 
free growers. October to November. 
