Fruit Department — Apples 
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APPLES 
W HILE the number of varieties suitable for and adapted to the southern 
climate is, to an extent, limited, there are enough of the finest varieties to 
well cover the season of ripening so that our Southland may be benefited by 
this staple and valued fruit. The varieties that have been originated in the 
South are, naturally, best adapted in all ways, but experience proves that such 
of the particular northern sorts as we list herewith give general satisfaction 
where planted. The Apple is not suited to the extreme South, but the Middle 
South shows very fine results with it. 
Plant 25 to 35 feet apart each way. 
Prices, except where noted, 2-year-otd, 5 to 6 feet, well-branched trees on whole roots, 20 cents 
each, SI. 76 for 10, SI2.S0 per 100; special quotations on greater quantity 
SUMMER. 
Carolina Red June. Medium, oblong, deep 
red ; tender, subacid, pleasing ; very pro- 
ductive. Well known throughout the South. 
Middle of June to end of July. A handsome 
and showy Apple. 
Early Harvest. Medium to large, yellow ; 
tender, juicy, delicately flavored. A fine 
market variety, ripening ten days later than 
Red Astrachan. 
Early May. Earliest to ripen ; ten days 
ahead of Yellow Transparent, and valuable 
because earliest. Good bearer ; not large ; 
green-yellow ; quality fair. Ripens here last 
of May. 
Horse ( Yellow Horse'). A true southern 
Apple, and well known through all the south- 
ern states. Large ; acid ; a remarkable 
bearer. July and August. 
Red Astrachan. The red companion of 
Yellow Transparent. Thrifty grower ; bears 
abundantly. Large ; yellow, overspread with 
deep, rich crimson ; flesh rich, tender, juicy, 
acid. June. A splendid Apple. 
Sweet Bough. Large, yellow, sweet, ten- 
der, juicy. A fine Apple for dessert or bak- 
ing. End of June. 
Yellow Transparent. Unquestionably the 
most valuable of early Apples. Early, abun- 
dant bearer ; good size ; skin white, turning 
to a pale yellow when fully ripe ; flesh crisply 
tender, juicy, subacid. June. It and Red 
Astrachan make a beautiful pair. 
AUTUMN 
Buckingham {King, Ne Plus Ultra , Ken- 
tucky Queen , Bachelor). Very large, yellow, 
with bright red cheek and crimson stripes ; 
flesh yellow, subacid, very rich and juicy. 
Vigorous grower and very productive. Ripens 
end of September and lasts into November. 
Carter’s Blue {Lady Fitzpatrick). Very 
large, clover-red, covered with thick blue 
bloom. Crisp, sugary flesh, with a rich 
aroma. Originated in middle Alabama. Sep- 
tember. 
Rebel {America). Good size; yellow 
ground, striped with red ; juicy, crisp, tender, 
subacid. An excellent Apple. Fine keeper. 
September. 
WINTER 
Ben Davis {New York Pippin , Kentucky 
Streak). Large ; yellow, often entirely over- 
spread or splashed with red ; flesh white, 
subacid ; quality fair. More grown for mar- 
ket than any other five varieties. Prolific 
bearer and, because of its fine appearance, 
commands ready sale in market. 
Black Twig {Paragon). A seedling of 
VVinesap ; originated within 30 miles of this 
nursery. Large to very large ; subacid, 
pleasant flavor. Thrifty, strong grower, 
bearing plentifully ; a fine keeper. 
Grimes’ Golden. Medium to large ; golden 
skin, sprinkled with gray dots ; flesh crisp, 
tender, juicy, of delightful flavor. 
