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White Astrachan T h ; s popular variety is in great favor in the Yolo dis- 
tnct and is considered one of the really good apples 
for the interior valley and foothill regions and in the central coast counties. 
Its early ripening qualities combined with its value as a local shipper has made 
ready sale for the fruit in San Francisco markets. The tree is of Russian 
origin, a moderate grower inclined to spread with age. 
The fruit is. of large size, roundish and flat at both ends and is very attract¬ 
ive. The skin is a deep waxen yellow color showing faint streaks of red or 
pink. Flesh is white and quite acid making it highly prized for culinary pur¬ 
poses. It reaches the markets when the cold storage apples are practically 
gone and for this reason brings good returns. Ripens in early July. 
White Winter Pearmain This variety is considered among the leading 
fruit growers as being one of the most profit¬ 
able winter apples grown on the Pacific slope. The tree is a hardy and vig¬ 
orous grower with a spreading habit. It is a heavy producer and its fruit is 
unexcelled as a market variety. 
The fruit is medium to large in size, very uniform and of a roundish oblong 
shape. The skin is smooth, greenish at first then gradually turning to a pale 
waxen yellow flushed on the sunny side with a brownish red and covered with 
numerous pale or russet dots. The flesh is of a yellow tinge, firm and fine 
grained, tender, crisp, juicy, with a pleasing aroma. 
. The White Winter Pearmain is highly recommended for planting in all sec¬ 
tions of California. Ripens the latter part of November and keeps well under 
ordinary conditions until January. 
Winter Banana 
^Vinte^ Banana The tree t* 1 1S variety grows to a medium size forming a 
wide spreading head, the limbs of which are inclined to 
droop, giving the tree the appearance of a weeping habit. It comes into bear¬ 
ing when young and produces regular and heavy crops. 
The fruit is of large size and in shape is roundish to conical and sometimes 
very flat at the base. The skin is smooth, tough, moderately thick, waxy and 
of a yellow color which when ripe often has a blush of dark-pinkish red, some¬ 
times covered with whitish or fine russet dots. The flesh is of a whitish color, 
tinged with a pale yellow, crisp, tender, mild sub-acid, and a little coarse. 
It is a very delicious apple for table use on account of its banana-like flavor 
but is usually too mild for culinary purposes. The many good qualities of this 
apple make it very desirable as a commercial variety and by all means should 
not be overlooked when making up a list for home orchards. 
It is particularly adapted to the interior valley and foothill sections and has 
been planted with good results in the central coast regions and high altitudes. 
Ripens in October and keeps well until Christmas. 
