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Homer N. Chase & Co., Geneva, New York 
WINTER APPLES, continued 
Paragon. Large; bright red; flesh fine 
and superior in flavor. Tree a strong 
grower; bears early and abundantly. 
December to April. 
Peerless. Medium to large; yellowish 
green, with stripes and splashes of car- 
mine; flesh yellowish white, fine-grained, 
agreeable flavor, subacid, but not rich. 
October to March. 
The Peerless Apple was originated in 
1867 by J. G. Miller, of Rice county, 
Minnesota, from seed of the Duchess of 
Oldenburg, supposed to be crossed with 
Talman's Sweet, It combines the well- 
known virtues of the former with the 
long-keeping qualities of the latter. It 
has repeatedly outlived the severe rigor 
of our worst winters and the most de- 
structive blight of summer, when other 
varieties, growing along side, succumbed. 
The Peerless has been thoroughly tested 
and brought into bearing in all sections of the 
United States, with the best of results. Its 
powers of endurance have been put to the 
severest test, and it has survived through all 
the exposure to all the worst enemies of Apple 
culture. For a severe climate, where hardy, 
blight-proof and productive trees are required, 
the Apple that most nearly meets all require- 
ments is the Peerless. Withal, the quality 
of the fruit is excellent. 
Pewaukee. Medium; bright yellow, striped 
and flashed with dark red; flesh white, juicy, 
Stayman's Winesap Apple 
Duchess of Oldenburg Apple 
subacid. Tree vigorous and especially hardy. 
January to May. 
Rhode Island Greening. Large; green, turn- 
ing yellow, becoming dull blush when ripe; 
flesh yellow, fine-grained, tender, with rich, 
rather acid flavor. Tree vigorous, spreading 
and productive. Is always more or less crooked 
in the nursery. November to March. 
Rome Beauty. Large and handsome; yellow, 
with a crimson cheek; flesh-yellow, tender and 
juicy. One of the best winter varieties. Trees 
bear heavy, annual crops, November to Feb. 
Roxbury Russet. Medium; 
greenish, covered with russet; 
flesh moderately juicy, pleasant 
flavor. Tree a free grower, but 
rather crooked. A great bearer. 
January to June. 
Seek-No-Further. Medium; 
dull red, striped and russetted; 
flesh white and fine-grained, 
with rich flavor. Tree free 
grower. November to February. 
Spitzenburg. Large; deep red 
with gray spots; flesh-yellow, 
crisp, and rich. Tree slow grower, 
moderate bearer. November to 
April. 
Stayman's Winesap. Large; 
bright red, striped, firm, tender, 
rich and juicy. Tree a strong 
grower and heavy bearer, and 
will resist dry weather and 
thrive on soils where the old 
Winesap will fail. We recom- 
mend this variety where a 
profitable sort is desired. Feb- 
ruary to April. 
