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COMMERCIAL ORCHARDISTS 
Esopus Spitzenburg This tree is a moderately rapid grower and of a 
^ ^ ® spreading habit and when planted on deep fertile 
soils, that are well drained, it comes into bearing at an early age and produces 
abundant crops of fruit. The Spitzenburg is best adapted for planting in the 
coast regions and higher altitudes but will do well in the interior valleys. 
The fruit is very large, oblong, conical, rather broad and flat at the base, and 
highly colored, having a smooth tough skin which is often marked with yellow¬ 
ish russet dots, shaded yellow and often striped dark red. Flesh is yellow, 
crisp, of fine texture and quite juicy with a delicious rich brisk flavor. 
Owing to its high standard of quality and attractiveness as a market variety 
this apple for commercial purposes is one of the best. Its ripening period is 
the first part of November and under ordinary conditions it can be kept as late 
as March. It has been known to keep as late as June in cold storage. 
Fall Pippin The tree is a large and vigorous grower with somewhat of a 
drooping habit. It is particularly adapted for growing in the 
coast regions of Southern California, although good results have been obtained 
by planting it in the central coast regions, interior valleys and foothill sections. 
The fruit is very large, uniform in shape, being roundish and generally flat¬ 
tened. Its beauty and size render it a very popular variety for table use as 
well as.for all culinary purposes. It is one of the earliest autumn varieties. 
The skin is thin and smooth being of a clear yellow color when ripe, often 
blushed with a brownish tinge on one side, bearing a few russet colored dots. 
The flesh is moderately firm, white, tender, juicy and sub-acid. Ripens in late 
September and in cold storage can be easily kept as late as January. 
Goldridge This apple is one of the late introductions and bears a marked 
resemblance to the Yellow Newtown Pippin. The tree is a 
vigorous grower and good producer. 
The fruit is of large size, very uniform in shape, having an exceptionally 
smooth skin of a pale yellow color, bearing a rich crimson blush on the side 
exposed to the sun. The flesh is fine grained, tender and crisp, with a delicious 
sub-acid flavor. Ripens in November and can be kept as late as May. 
Gravenstein The tree of this variety is a very vigorous grower and of an 
* upright habit, spreading to a broad top. It comes into bear¬ 
ing at an early age and continues to be a heavy producer. The Gravenstein 
is highly recommended for planting in all sections of California. 
The fruit is of uniform size, but irregular in shape, which is oblate to round¬ 
ish, broadest at base. Skin is of a greenish yellow color, striped with light 
and dark red; dotted with a few light dots. Flesh is yellow, of fine texture, 
crisp, juicy and moderately tender and is unsurpassed by any variety of its 
season for culinary purposes. Ripens in August and when placed in cold 
storage can be kept until latter part of November. 
Grimes Golden Pippin 
Grimes Golden Pippin The tree ma k es a very vigorous growth, having 
short stout branches and inclined to be of an 
upright, roundish, dense habit and consequently requires careful pruning. 
