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buyer, for at this time of year juicy and acidulous fruits are 
much preferred. 
Autumn Apples for Market Plantations. — The varieties to be 
preferred are : — 
A farmer desirous of making money by the sale of large 
dessert Apples will find the autumn varieties pay best ; and it 
is, in our opinion, far better to experiment with dwarf varieties 
grafted on the " paradise " or " doucin " stock, and composed of 
choicer varieties more likely to satisfy the taste of the general 
consumer, and not be hindered by waiting for standards to 
grow. 
Below are given some choice varieties for household use ; they 
find a ready market, and are profitable for cultivation : — 
Cox's Pomona. — A very productive tree ; good coloured 
fruit ; used for table purposes, and in the kitchen. 
Calville rouge. — An autumn variety, with fairly large fruit ; 
purple-carmine in colour ; for jam and cooking purposes. Eipens 
from October to December. 
D' Eclat. — Very large fruit ; yellowy white colour ; good for 
stewed fruit and jam. From October to January. 
De Gantorhery. — A very productive tree ; one of the largest 
fruits ; dull white ; used for tarts, jellies, and preserves. 
Warner's King. — Productive tree ; first quality in fruit and 
size ; suitable for jams and tarts. 
Blenheim Orange. — The generous growth of the tree is more 
like that of an Orange. Good fruit for dessert and household 
use. 
Belle Duhois. — Very large fruit ; greenish white in colour ; 
for the kitchen and tarts, &c. From November to January. 
D'Eve. — Large fruit, creamy white ; for stewed fruit and 
tarts. From September to March. 
Beinette de Willy. — Fairly large fruit ; butter colour, speckled 
with brown ; for jellies and pastry. From November to 
February, 
Reinette grise d'Automne. 
Belle-fleur rouge. 
Reine des Reinettes. 
Gravenstein. 
I. Standards. 
II. Dwarf Trees and Bushes, 
Grand Alexandre. 
Reine des Reinettes. 
Calville de St.-Sauveur. 
Cellini. 
