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fl. C. GRIESA & BRO., LAWRENCE, KANSAS. 
Mammoth Black Twig. (See page 9.) 
WINTER AEPEES, continued. 
Rhode Island Greening. Tree strong grower, crooked, spreading, productive ; 
fruit large, varying in shape from round to flat ; surface somewhat rough and rus- 
seted ; color dull green, becoming yellow at maturity ; flesh very yellow, juicy, with 
rich acid flavor ; quality very good ; for table use. September to November. 
Rome Beauty. Tree thrifty, upright grower; fruit large to very large, roundish 
oblate, sometimes conical ; surface smooth, pale yellow, striped and mixed with 
red ; flavor subacid, not rich ; quality good ; desirable market fruit on account of its 
productiveness and fine appearance. November to January. 
Salome. Flesh whitish yellow, half fine, tender, mild, slightly aromatic ; its 
hardiness, long keeping, good quality, uniform size, and retention of flavor late into 
the summer, will, no doubt, make it valuable for the west and northwest. The tree 
is as hardy as any of the Siberian crabs. January to May. 
Shackleford. Originated in Clark county, Missouri. The tree is a vigorous 
grower and prolific bearer, better even than Ben Davis ; it flourishes on poor land 
•with a clay subsoil ; fruit large, highly colored and finely flavored ; a choice cooker 
and good keeper. December to May. 
Smith’s Cider. Tree strong grower, hardy, productive and an eariy bearer ; 
•fruit medium to large, round, sometimes lopsided ; surface smooth, pale yellow, cov- 
■ered with mixed light red, splashed with carmine : flesh white, juicy ; flavor acid to 
subacid, not rich ; quality good for cooking ; makes good cider, but most valuable 
for market. 
Stark. Tree strong grower with spreading top, considered valuable as a long 
keeper and good market Apple ; fruit large, greenish yellow, shaded and striped 
with red ; flesh yellowish, moderately juicy, mild, subacid ; quality good to best. 
November to spring. 
Cultivate . a tiood Crop of Pruit and Good Habits. 
