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PLANT THE WHITE WINTER PEARMAIN 
Baldwin This is a very popular variety in the Northwest where it is ex¬ 
tensively grown, and is highly approved for planting in all sec¬ 
tions of this state, but especially in the Northern and elevated districts. 
The tree is large, very vigorous and long lived. It does not reach bearing 
maturity as early as several other varieties, but when it does it bears abun¬ 
dantly and is dependable. We would suggest thinning of the fruit, in order 
to overcome its natural habit of overproducing. 
"The fruit of this variety is large, roundish and fairly uniform in size, having 
a tough smooth skin mottled with bright red. The flesh is yellowish, firm, 
juicy, sub-acid and of good flavor. Ripens in January and keeps until April. 
Ben Davis 
Ben Davis This tree is a rank grower when young, but attains only me¬ 
dium size; is roundish in form, inclined to be rather spreading 
in old trees. Extra care should be observed when pruning to keep out dense 
growth. It is favorably considered by some because of its late blooming, thus 
avoiding late frosts and enabling it the more often to bear heavy crops. 
The fruit is medium to large, roundish but often irregular. Has a smooth, 
tough skin of yellowish color, overspread with light and dark red. The flesh 
is whitish, a little coarse, firm, juicy but not very crisp. It is a good keeper and 
considered fairly good over the entire state. 
This variety ripens in October and when placed in cold storage can easily 
be kept until the latter part of January and often much later. 
Bismarck The Bismarck was introduced from New Zealand and has proven 
to be one of the best introductions of recent years. Tree is of 
dwarfish habit, very hardy, bears when young and can be depended upon for 
regular and heavy crops. 
The fruit resembles somewhat the Alexander in appearance, being of large 
uniform size, roundish, and flattened at the base. The skin is yellow, washed 
and striped with various shades of red. The flesh is firm, tender and juicy. 
The Bismarck is best suited for culinary purposes. 
w e do not hesitate to recommend the planting of this variety throughout all 
parts of California and particularly in the warm interior valleys. Ripens in 
September and keeps until November. 
Black Ben Th5 . s variety is considered one of the really great commercial 
('Gano') varieties of apples. The tree is hardy, moderately vigorous, 
' ' having long drooping branches, with willowy laterals and rather 
dense growth. It comes into bearing young, is a good and regular producer. 
i-jAu a t0 V gh ’ smooth skin of a deep brilliant red color, in¬ 
clined to be light yellow where shaded; is medium to large, roundish, symmet¬ 
rical and uniform both in size and shape. The flesh is whitish with a yellow 
tinge crisp, juicy and of a mild sub-acid flavor; it does not bruise easily and 
this feature, combined with its many other good qualities, makes it very desir¬ 
able to producer and consumer alike, as it commands particular attention as a 
market variety, as well as for table use. 
