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SPITZENBURG. In certain sections of the East succeeds splendidly and is standard in the West. 

 Grows very finely when well fed and cared for. Medium sized, round; dark red almost all over; firm, crisp, 

 subacid, slightly aromatic. One of the richest flavored of all Apples, and very handsome. Spitzenburg 

 cannot be beaten when grown under conditions it prefers. Be sure you are in the right location, then do 

 not hesitate to plant it in any amount. 



STARK. Long keeper and a reliable commercial sort. Fruit large, round; greenish yellow, with red 

 stripes; flesh yellow, crisp and mildly acid. Tree a regular bearer; reliable and satisfactory in an orchard; 

 grows even and regular; seldom splits or breaks. Has been planted in the East and in California to a con- 

 siderable extent during the past twenty years, and these trees have given this variety the reputation of 

 being dependable, even while it is not best quality. One of the strongest growers we have, even more so 

 than Spy. Desirable trees to top-work other sorts on. 



STAYMAN'S WINESAP. Very late keeper, but mellows for use in the fall. Medium to large, attrac- 

 tive in shape and form; green and yellow, almost hidden by dark red stripes; flesh yellow, not in the least 

 mealy; plenty of juice; quality the finest, ranking with Yellow Newtown and Grimes' Golden. Tree a quick 

 and large grower, and seems to prefer dry soils and those not so rich and heavy. Preeminently the Apple to 

 plant on dry hills where the soil is thin and water often decidedly lacking. Bears young, often producing 

 a half-bushel to a tree when five years old. Bears every year, crops uniformly heavy. Stayman's is now 

 planted in nearly all new orchards in the East, to a large extent. You cannot find a better sort in the whole 

 list, either lor bearing habit, size of fruits, looks, or quality. Except at the highest elevations, is almost 

 always our most desirable Apple for east of the Mississippi. Do not hesitate to plant Stayman's Winesap. 



WINESAP. Fine keeper; medium size, oblong, smooth, and a fine dark red. Flesh yellow, firm and 

 good. Tree a strong grower, root growth exceptionally strong; regular bearer. One of the very best sorts 

 for lower elevations anywhere south of Pennsylvania. Thrives Irom tidewater to i,ooo feet in Maryland, 

 and to corresponding elevations south of Maryland. One of the sorts you must not overlook lor these 

 sections. 



YELLOW TRANSPARENT. Early summer. Medium to large; cream and yellow; tender, juicy, 

 of fine flavor, subacid; fragrant. Trees very young bearers and yield big crops every year. Hardy, dwarf 

 growers; prefer thin soil, such as hillsides and upland. Yellow Transparent is shown in natural color here. 

 We consider it a splendid Apple and a promising comer commercially, especially at lower elevations in 

 northern states. One of the few kinds that grow and bear as well North as South. Will stand Canadian win- 

 ters, as well as Georgia summers. 



YORK IMPERIAL. A good keeper, v^hich has the advantage of mellowing in time for use soon after 

 picking if not stored to prevent it. Can be kept till the new crop comes. Medium sized; round, irregular; 

 greenish yellow overlaid with bright red stripes; crisp and juicy. Better than a Ben Davis, but does not rank 

 so high as Grimes' Golden. Unusually heavy bearer. York Imperial trees have not missed a crop in rhe 

 West Virginia section for many years. Does well everywhere — eastern, central and western growers find 

 it equally adapted to their conditions. Often exported and sold for prices approaching those of Hood River 

 Newtowns and Spitzenburgs, or Bitter Root Mcintosh. 



What Varieties Shall I Plant? 



The man who has not gone to the bottom of this variety matter is puzzled at first to know what kind 

 to select. There are far too many kinds offered. We have to propagate a few of every kind, because some 

 misguided individuals demand the poor ones now and then; but just as fast as possible we are leaving those 

 kinds of Apples behind. Do you know that ninety per cent of all the millions of trees we grow are of the 

 dozen best varieties? The other ten per cent is divided up among at least a hundred kinds. The majority 

 of planters are right in their demands, you see, and they take the good trees. So confine your selection to 

 no more than two or three or four of the best kinds and you will win. 



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