FRUIT'IDEPARTMENT— APPLES 
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Fruit Department 
APPLES ( Pyrus Malus) 
The first fruit in importance is the Apple. It will thrive on any well-drained 
soil. Its period of ripening, unlike that of other fruits, extends nearly or quite 
through the year. By making judicious selection of Summer, Autumn and winter 
sorts, a constant succession can be eanily obtained of this indispensible fruit for 
family use. 
Our descriptive list embraces the best and most popular varieties knowm. Of 
course, it runs in too great a variety for any one orchard for profit; besides there is 
probably not a spot in the country where they would not flourish— but the latitude 
of our trade not only admits of, but demands a large list to supply the wants of the 
different sections of the country. After a long experience in the nursery business, 
we have with great care made the following selections, from which me trust all our 
patrons can supply their wants: 
SUMMER VARIETIES 
American Summer Pearmain. Medium to large; 
skin red, spotted with yellow in the shade, and 
streaked with lively red in the sun; flesh yellow, 
remarkably tender, juicy and rich; a good bearer. 
August. 
Astrachan, Red. Large roundish; nearly covered 
with deep crimson, overspread with a thick bloom; 
juicy, rich, acid, beautiful. The tree is a vigorous 
grower, with large foilage and a good bearer. 
