oafp AA.OONS FRUITS 



Hardy Fruits 



The following varieties are selected for the home fruit garden, rather than for commercial planting. 



We all remember how delicious those peaches tasted that our country friend picked from his choicest 

 trees, and while we ate, told us just why that particular variety was better than all others. 



It is possible for the city or suburban family to select an assortment of fruits that will supply their 

 table from the time the first cherries ripen until mid-winter, when they enjoy the spicy Stayman Winesap 

 before the friendly glow of the open fire. 



The home fruit garden can easily be made a part of the whole scheme of beautifying your property. 

 The snow-white cherry blossoms appear soon after the frost is out of the ground, then come the plum and 

 peach, especially the Carman with gorgeous bouquets of large pink flowers. Following these are the apple 

 and pear, which seem to vie with each other in profusion of bloom. There is much satisfaction in watching 

 the growth of these trees that brighten the landscape in Spring and later supply delicacies to please both 

 eye and palate. 



APPLES 



Strong, selected trees. Price (except where 

 otherwise noted j, 50 cents each; $4.00 per 10; 

 $30.00 per 100. 



The number following the name denotes relative order 

 of ripening in vicinity of Philadelphia. 



Early Apples 



Early Harvest. (Yellow Harvest). (2). Yellow, 

 tender and of good quality. 



Red Astrachan. (3). Very early; crimson, 

 streaked with yellow; juicy; flesh tinged with red. 



Summer Rambo. (5). Green striped with red; 

 slightly sub-acid; tree vigorous and productive. 



William's Early Red. (William's Favorite). 

 (4). Medium size; dark red, splashed with yellow. 

 Flesh is crisp, tender, juicy and sub-acid. A fine 

 dessert apple. 



Yellow Transparent. (1). Medium size; pale 

 yellow; flesh tender, juicy and sub-acid. Tree an 

 upright grower, bears young and produces good 

 crops regularly. Excellent for culinary purposes; 

 one of the most satisfactory early apples. 



Autumn Apples 



Duchess of Oldenburg. (7). Yellow striped 

 with red; tender and juicy; hardy variety, ripening 

 in early Autumn. 



Fall Pippin. (10). Large, yellow, rich and 

 delicious; good bearer. A valuable apple for both 

 eating and cooking. 



Fameuse. (Snow Apple). (12). Deep crimson; 

 flesh snowy white. The little apple of excellent 

 quality which thrives best in Northern climates or 

 high altitudes. 



Gravenstein. (8). Large, yellow, striped with 

 red. Flesh firm, rich in flavor, an old favorite in 

 many localities. 



Maiden Blush. (6). Large, yellow, with red 

 cheek; fine for cooking. 



Smokehouse. (11). Medium to large size. 

 Green or yellow, mottled with dull red. Crisp and 

 juicy. One of the best late Autumn varieties, both 

 for cooking and dessert. A good bearer. 



Wealthy. (9). White, yellow and red striped; 

 flesh white. Tree is very hardy, thus adapting it for 

 cold climates. A good dessert or culinary variety. 



Crab Apples 



Hyslop. Large, crimson fruit. October. 



Transcendent. September. Large, yellow and 

 red, productive. 



Yellow Siberian. (Golden Beauty). Small, 

 golden yellow. September. 



Winter Apples 



American Golden Russet. (25). Highly 

 flavored and spicy, valuable for table use, but too 

 small for commercial purposes. 



Baldwin. (14). Large, deep red; productive and 

 desirable. The leading commercial variety among 

 apples. A winter apple in New York State, but 

 south of Philadelphia, an Autumn apple. 



Bellefleur. (26). Large; yellow with red cheeks; 

 juicy and splendid for eating. Rather poor bearer 

 except in Northern sections. 



Ben Davis. (New York Pippin). (22). Valued 

 for commercial purposes on account of its produc- 

 tiveness. Red, inferior quality. 



Delicious. (Stark's Delicious). (23). Large, 

 red apple, juicy, and highly flavored with a peculiar 

 and distinct aroma. No new variety has so quickly 

 gained popularity. Price, 75c. each; $6.00 per 10. 



Fallowater. (28). Fruit large, yellowish green; 

 sweet flavor; tree hardy and a good bearer. 



Grimes' Golden. (15). Medium size; flesh crisp, 

 tender, juicy, spicy, of best quality. Tree is hardy 

 and productive, and comes into bearing young. 

 One of the best early Winter varieties. 



Jonathan. (16). A beautiful red apple of high 

 quality, being tender, juicy; desirable both for home 

 use and commercial purposes. An early bearer and 

 popular throughout the country. 



King of Tompkins County. (27). Large, red; 

 productive and good for cooking or eating. Popular 

 in New York State. 



Mcintosh. (13). Yellow, streaked with crimson ; 

 tender and juicy. Very high quality, having a 

 distinct aroma. 



Nero. (24). Red; very productive. 



Northern Spy. (30). Pale yellow, striped with 

 red. Good keeper, excellent flavor. Grows best in 

 cold climates. 



Rhode Island Greening. (17). Large, greenish 

 yellow; rich and tender. 



Rome Beauty. (18). Yellow and red striped; 

 flesh yellow, crisp, sub-acid. A good regular bearer. 



Seek-no-Further. (Westfield). (19). Tender 

 and of rich flavor; medium size. 



Smith's Cider. (20). Popular, late keeping, red 

 apple. Prolific bearer, medium size, inferior quality. 



Spitzenburgh. (31). Bright red; flesh yellow, 

 crisp and spicy. The standard of excellence in the 

 North among fancy dessert apples. 



Occasionally the stock of certain varieties 

 becomes exhausted. When the purchaser has 

 a second choice it would save delay, some- 

 times, to mention same when ordering. 



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