CRAE AFFIiES. 
THE Crab Apple, with its dwarf habit of growth and symmetrical, 
compact form, is one of the most beautiful of our fruit-produc- 
ing trees. It makes a pyramidal growth, and with its rich, dark green 
healthy foliage, which appears earlier in the Spring than that of most 
other trees, followed by masses of pretty and delicately perfumed blos- 
soms, and these in turn succeeded by annual crops of fruit in the greatest 
profusion, it makes an attractive and valuable ornament for garden or 
lawn; in fact, until recently it was chiefly regarded as an ornamental tree. 
Within the past few years, however, much attention has been given to 
improving the Crab, with a view to extending its cultivation among 
fruit growers, more especially in the cold sections of the extreme 
North. The varieties described below are of great value, and while 
they endure the greatest degree of cold, they thrive equally well in 
the Middle and Southern States. All are valuable for preserves, pick- 
ling or stewing and also make the finest cider. When fully ripe they 
are also found to make a very satisfactory dessert fruit. Owing to their 
entire hardiness and productiveness they are of inestimable value in 
sections where many varieties of apples fail. 
iZKI-WB FOR JUTKHKET. 
Few understand the value of the Crab as a market fruit. Mr. 
Elias Sharpe, of Lockport, N. Y., an extensive fruit grower, says that 
THE MOST PROFITABLE APPLES THAT CAN BE GROWN 
ARE THE IMPROVED VARIETIES OF CRABS. A shipment he 
made to Boston brought from $io to $i6 per barrel. Mr. L. Sharp, of 
the same place, found them so profitable that he planted an orchard 
of 1,500 trees. Mr. L. D. Herrick, of Randolph, Vt., says that he sold 
29 barrels for $171 , and adds that if he had had more experience in 
shipping he might have received one-third to one-half more than he did. 
Crabs always command a good price and find ready sale. 
WHITNEY.— One of the largest and handsomest Crabs. Flesh 
firm, juicy and rich. A great bearer and extra hardy. Tree a vigor- 
ous and beautiful grower. Excellent for cider and cooking. Season 
early. 
TRANSCENDENT. — Tree immensely productive, bearing after the 
second year. Excellent for sauce or pies, either green or dried, and 
unsurpassed for cider. Flesh yellow and crisp, with an agreeable flavor. 
Season medium. 
HYSLOP.— A handsome Crab of excellent quality and unsurpassed 
for general purposes. Flesh yellow, with a sub-acid, pleasant flavor. 
Tree highly ornamental. Season late. 
