FRUIT DEPARTMENT— APPLES 
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wholly covered with dark brownish red, with 
darker splashes, well colored specimens, black 
red with splashes mostly lost in the depth of 
coloring; dots very conspicuous, large, num- 
erous, whitish and russet; flesh white, mild, 
pleasant, sub-acid, very good. Season all win- 
ter and spring. 
*Gano — Originated in Missouri. Similar but 
superior to Ben Davis. It has all the good 
qualities in a higher degree, more brilliant 
coloring, runs more even in size, and keeps 
fully as late. The tree is vigorous and hardy; 
is a rapid grower; bears while young. Color 
bright red without stripes or blotches, and 
large and even in size. Season, February to 
March. 
•Grimes' Golden — Origin. Virginia. Season, No- 
vember to January. Tree vigorous, upright, 
spreading, a good early annual bearer. Fruit 
above medium, regular; sur- 
face rich golden yellow, some- 
times with net veining of rus- 
set; flesh yellow, firm, com- 
pact, crisp, aromatic, rich, 
spicy, sub-acid; quality the 
best. A valuable early winter 
apple and particularly desir- 
able for its late blooming. 
Hibernal — Origin, Russia. Sea- 
son, November and December. 
This variety represents what 
is probably the hardiest type 
of the Russian race. Tree 
sturdy, vigorous, very spread- 
ing and productive. Fruit 
large to very large, irregular; 
greenish yellow with dull 
bronze red on sunny side; 
flesh acid, juicy, very good for 
cooking. Succeeds in the most 
exposed locations and is pop- 
ular in the Northwest on this 
account. 
Hubbardston Nonsuch — Large, 
handsome, yellow, overlaid 
with red; tender fleshed, with 
distinct, delightful flavor. 
Strong grower and heavy 
bearer. A native of Hub- 
bardston, Massachusetts. Sea- 
son, November to January. 
Huntsman — Originated in Johnston County, Mis- 
souri; very large, golden yellow, with bright 
red cheek; nearly sweet, fine flavor, very 
aromatic; one of the best and highest selling 
market apples; tree very healthy and moder- 
ately productive. Vigorous. November to 
January. 
Ingram — A seedling of Janet. Tree more up- 
right and a better grower. Fruit medium size, 
roundish, inclined to conical; smooth, yellow 
ground, striped, bright red, flesh greenish- 
yellow, delicate, tender. Juicy, sub-acid. A 
late keeper. 
Iowa Blush — Origin, Iowa. Tree ver.v produc- 
tive, a strong grower in nursery and orchard. 
Fruit small, roundish conical; surface smooth, 
yellow with bright mottled red blush. Flesh 
white, juicy, mild, sub-acid, good. November 
to January. 
Isham Sweet — Fruit large, oblong, conical, 
greenish yellow; striped with dull red; beau- 
tiful, showy, good; tree hardy, spreading. 
November to January. 
'Janet (Rawl's Neverfail) — Medium In size, 
roundish, approaching oblong or obtuse-con- 
ical, of ton oblique; color pale red, distinct 
stripes on light yellow ground; flesh nearly 
white, fine, mild, sub-acid, fine texture, crisp, 
juicy. Growth slow; a profuse bearer. Keeps 
through spring. The blossoms open ten days 
later than usual kinds, thus sometimes escap- 
ing spring frosts, and hence the name Never- 
fail. 
'Jonathan — Origin, New York. Season, Novem- 
ber to January. A seedling of Spitzenburg, 
which it resembles in fruit, and is a much 
better tree. Hardy in latitude of Central 
Iowa, where it is a vigorous and productive 
variety. A delicious and strictly dessert apple 
that always commands highest market prices. 
Wolf River (See page 16) 
Fruit good size, roundish; surface is very 
smooth, clear light yellow, almost covered 
with rich dark red on sunny side; flesh white, 
tender, juicy, spicy, aromatic. 
King of Tompkins County — Very large, round, 
oblate, yellow striped and clouded; quality 
excellent. An abundant annual bearer. No- 
vember to March. 
Lanslngburg — Tree upright, spreading and pro- 
ductive: fruit medium, roundish, oblate, yel- 
low, largely overspread with grayish red, flesh 
firm, mild, sub-acid; good; valuable mainly 
for its long keeping qualities; vigorous; keeps 
late in spring. 
Little Red Romanlte (Carthouse) — Medium or 
rather small, roundish-oblon.g, nearly regular, 
apex flattened; striped and shaded deep red 
on greenish yellow ground; flesh tough, crisp, 
fresh, agreeable, mild, sub-acid, nearly sweet, 
of moderate quality. Keeps fresh till late in 
the spring. 
