BETTER GARDENS FOR RELAXATION 9 


FRUITING TREES 
Thought of usually as for orchard planting, it must not be overlooked that fruit trees have a 
highly decorative value when well located in the home grounds. It is true that more or less time 
is required for their reaching fruiting age; but this is a good reason for planting them here, P 
sufficient space is available, because in later years they fully repay their “keep.” e 
Recommended spacing: Apples, 30 to 40 feet; Pears, 20 feet; Cherries and Plums, 25 feet; 
Peaches, 20 feet. 
/ Apple Trees 
2-yr. trees, 5 to 7 ft., $1.25 each; $3.25 for 3; 
$10.00 per 10. 
BALDWIN. Famous variety which originated 
near Boston about 1740. Yellow fruits almost 
completely overlaid with dark red; very crisp, 
snappy flavor; good for eating and cooking— 
keeps long and ships well. 
Corttanp. A fine bright red variety resem- 
bling McIntosh Red, with the same fine flavor, 
but keeps in fine condition until late in the 
winter. 
Deicious. Very popular autumn and early 
winter variety of superb quality. Fruits large, 
conical and striped red and yellow. Mild flavor. 
Gravenstetn. A delicious red and yellow au- 
tumn variety of superb cooking quality. 
Macoun. A cross between McIntosh and Jer- 
sey Black. Shape of the fruit is similar to that 
of McIntosh; color is darker red with less 
stripe; flesh is much the same color, texture, 
flavor and aroma as McIntosh. 
McIntosu Rep. Very large, firm apples with 
crisp flesh and wonderfully delicious flavor. 
For autumn and early winter use. 
NortHern Spy. Very large red and yellow 
striped fruits of rich, juicy quality. One of the 
best midwinter apples grown for eating and 
cooking. 
Rep Astracuan. A bright red early apple for 
summer. Quick growing and early bearing. 
Ruope Istanp GrEENING. Rich acid flavor, 
tender and juicy; yellow in color, sometimes 
having a red cheek. Very delicious. 
Weattuy. Fall. Almost solid red. Flesh white, 
tender, crisp, juicy, fine grained. A good 
keeper. 
YELLow TRANSPARENT. Fruit medium to large, 
with a brilliant waxy skin; flesh is tender, 
crisp, and juicy; color yellow. Ripens in July. 
Crab Apples 
2-yr. trees, 5 to 7 ft., $1.25 each; $11.00 per 10. 
Hystop. Dark red or purplish fruits. One of 
the best known Crabs. Late September and 
October. 
Pears 
2-yr. trees, 5 to 7 ft., $1.50 each; $12.00 per 10. 
BartLetT. Most popular of all pears for des- 
sert and canning. Matures in September. Fine 
shape and color, and excellent flavor. 
Beurre Bosc. The favorite Fall Pear for the 
home garden. Slender and tapering in shape; 
rich russet color; flesh sweet, juicy and melt- 
ing when ripe. Makes a handsome tree and 
bears abundantly, ripens in October and No. 
vember. 
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Ciapp’s Favorite. Equal to Bartlett in appear- 
ance and flavor, but matures a week or two 
earlier. 
SecKeL. A delicious, sweet pear, popular the 
country over. Fruits are small, russet-brown, 
and borne abundantly. Ripens in October. 
SHELDON. Round, golden russet pears of high 
quality, ripening in October. Fine for domestic 
use or home market. 
McIntosh Red 
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