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THE NATIONAL NURSERYMAN 
ONE OF THE GARDENS AT MONT EAGLE, TENN. 
will be answered this season when the best apples grown in 
the world will be shipped under that title. 
Skookum is of Chinook adaption and really means .some¬ 
thing very good. It is something better than good; it is 
the height to which the Chinook language can rise in express¬ 
ing approval of quality. 
Seasons for eating apples have been officially named by 
these organizations. The apple that is best to eat in October 
and November would probably taste like a pumpkin in the 
spring months or an apple best for winter consumption would 
likely prove very unsatisfactory eating if consumed during 
the late summer or early fall. 
The varieties selected and the proper time for eating them 
have been officially named by Oregon-Wahsington apple 
growers as follows: 
October and November—Jonathan; brilliant red; a 
splendid family sort; juiey, rich and vinous. 
October, November and December—Grimes; golden 
yellow; an old time favorite; tender and spicy, with de¬ 
lightful aroma. 
November, December and January—Spitzenburg; bright 
red; the aristocrat of apples; crisp, juicy; deliciously rich 
and fragrant. 
November, December and January-—Delicious; dark red; 
the latest favorite; sweet, mildly touched with acid; fine 
and melting. 
December, January and February—Sta3mian; rich red; 
an .improved Winesap; very tender with rich sub-acid. 
January, February and March—Rome Beauty; red 
striped; the champion baker; sprightly and pleasant. 
February, March and April—Yellow Newton; greenish 
yellow; the best late apple; fine flesh with refreshing high 
flavor. 
February, March and April—^Winesap; intensely rich 
red; very inviting. 
A NEW PEACH 
September nth sample fruit of the Stark Elberta Peach 
were received at the offices of The National Nurseryman 
from The Stark Bros. Nurseries & Orchards Co., Louisiana, 
Mo. 
The fruit was as perfect as if it had just been picked off 
the tree which speaks well for its shipping qualities. 
In fact its attractive appearance and evident shipping 
qualities are going to make it rank high as a commercial 
variety. Like the old Elberta, the flesh is yellow, and finn, 
yet juicy, but it is much superior in flavor and appearance. 
It is a decided freestone, rounder in shape and very highly 
colored. 
From all appearances Stark Bros, have a peach that will 
become well known on the markets of the future. 
It originated at Kaysville, Utah, where the seasons are 
short, owing to the altitude, even early varieties ripen late. 
CONNECTICUT NURSERYMEN’S ASSOCIATION 
HAVE AN OUTING AND DINNER AT 
SAVIN ROCK 
The Connecticut Nurserymen’s Association held its 
summer meeting August 27th. It was more of an outing 
nature than anything connected with business. Members 
assembled in front of the Collinade and gave each other the 
glad hand between ii and 12 o’clock. Afterwards they sat 
down to one of the Collinade famous shore dinners, follow¬ 
ing which they adjourned to the alcove in the dining room 
talking shop for a little while and then took in the different 
sights at the “Coney Island of Connecticut,’’ as Savin Rock 
is known to be. Most of the members journeyed to the Rock 
in autos and enjoyed themselves to the limit. 
The Connecticut Association is a live one, embracing 
among its members all the progressive nurserymen of the 
state. 
