
RED DELICIOUS 
YELLOW DELICIOUS 
JONATHAN 
ACHIEVEMENT... 
AG Years of Patient Work Rewarded by NEW APPLES 
No stranger to agricultural researchers at the University of California and to others 
in the vanguard of fruit improvement is venerable Albert F. Etter of Ettersburg, still 
litle known to home gardeners and commercial growers. We deem it a privilege in 
line with our long history of successful fruit introductions to present in the adjoining 
column new apples by Albert Etter, selected from his great contribution of superior and 
novelty varieties. 
Forty-six years ago Mr. Etter commenced his patient search for new apple varieties 
in his orchards located in a remote section of Humboldt County. In the course of his 
work through the years no less than 15,000 crosses were painstakingly made under 
carefully pre-evaluated conditions, and more than 2,000 varieties placed under obser- 
vation and test. 
The varieties prosaically listed at the right are the first available fruits of Mr. Etter’s 
achievement, 
they are recommended wholeheartedly to those who value the 
finer things of life as new apples of outstanding merit and interest. We suggest that 
you enjoy the distinction of ‘pioneering’ one or more of the new Etter apples in your 
home orchard this season. 
Albert Etter VARIETIES 
6-8 grade $2.00 each, 4-6 grade $1.75, 3-4 grade $1.50. 
Ten trees assorted (maximum order): Deduct 15c 
per tree. No further quantity discount. 
ALASKA. (Plant Patent Applied For.) The privileged 
few who have seen and tasted this exciting novelty 
praise its crispy coolness, its splendid production 
and handsome size and shape. October fruits are 
“banks of snow”’ against dark green foliage. (Pictured 
on cover). 
ALL GOLD. (Plant Patent Applied For). First of Mr. 
Etter’s triumphs in apple-breeding, this fine apple 
could have been named “All-Purpose”. Large, plen- 
tiful, golden fruits begin to mature in October; crisp 
and delightful to eat even when over-ripe; spritely, 
mild sub-acid flavor and firm flesh persist through 
cooking. A good keeper, All Gold fruits may be stored 
for early winter desserts. Productive and high in 
quality in a variety of climatic conditions. (Pictured 
on cover). 
HUMBOLDT CRAB. (Plant Patent Applied For). Most 
new apples intrigue the hybridizer through the quali- 
ties of their fruits, but Mr. Etter discovered the 
striking feature of this variety in the spring. He found 
masses of huge fragrant flowers, flushed pink. Good 
eating qualities of the Humboldt Crab are far above 
expectancy in a variety producing such a splendid 
crop of flowers. Fruits maturing in late fall have 
creamy flesh, tinted pink, showing through transpar- 
ent skin. 
JONWIN. (Plant Patent Applied For). Hybrid of Jona- 
than and Baldwin, this delicious red apple combines 
the best features of both. Jonwin develops large-sized 
fruits of Baldwin and ripens in August-September 
with Jonathan. 
flesh than either of its parents. A vigorous grower 
that will be thoroughly enjoyed through the years in 
the home orchard. (Pictured on cover). 
PINK PEARL. (Plant Patent Applied For). Mr. Etter 
says this is the finest of 15 pink-fleshed apples de- 
veloped on his place to date. Remarkably transparent 
skin glows with the color of pink flesh beneath. A 
startling ‘bouquet’ is discovered with the first bite 
into this medium to large-sized apple ripening in 
September. Pink Pearl makes delicious pink apple 
sauce. (Pictured on cover). 
WICKSON. (Plant Patent Applied For). Inspired by an 
eminent horticulturist and worthy of the name it 
bears, this diminutive apple surpasses most crab- 
apples in color, form and flavor. Masses of brilliant- 
red fruits almost conceal the foliage in fall. The flavor 
is enticing and sugary sweet. Not only a fine small 
apple for fresh eating, Wickson is delicious spiced, 
unsurpassed for jam and jelly and makes the finest 
sweet, golden cider you ever tasted. (Pictured on 
cover). 
Plant Apples FOR FUN AND HEALTHFUL LIVING 
6-8 grade $1.50 each, 4-6 grade $1.25 each, 
3-4 grade $1.00 each 
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GRAVENSTEIN. The most popular com- 
mercial summer apple in California. Fruit 
is medium to large; skin is yellow, striped 
with red. Fxcellent flavor. Red Delicious is 
a good pollenizer for this variety. 
JONATHAN. A popular commercial and 
home orchard variety enjoying a wide 
range of climatic conditions. Fruit is me- 
dium size, bright red, sometimes reddish- 
black. Creamy flesh of excellent flavor. 

MELBA. Delicious summer apple. ‘‘Made 
for California.’’ Yellow skin nicely blushed; 
smooth flesh, delightful flavor. Ripens be- 
fore Gravenstein. 
RED DELICIOUS. A deep red sport of De- 
licious outranking its parent in size, attrac- 
tive coloring, and delicious flavor. Com- 
mands premium prices in all markets be- 
cause it satisfies an increased demand for 
all-red apples. 
RED JUNE. One of the earliest varieties for 
home and local market. Fine dessert apple. 
Fruit is medium size, red suffused with yel- 
low; flesh white, tender, slightly subacid. 
A good variety for interior valleys. 
RED McINTOSH. An improved strain of a 
famous American apple. Flesh crisp and 
juicy, skin solid red, good size. 
STAYMEN’S WINESAP. Makes a vigor- 
ous and spreading tree. Fruit is carmine 
in color, large and round; flesh greenish- 
yellow, firm and tart. 
WHITE ASTRACHAN. An early, local mar- 
ket variety. Tree is hardy, of compact and 
white. Flesh highly acid, making it one of 
vigorous growth. Fruit is large, greenish- 
the best of the cooking apples. 
WINTER BANANA. Highly prized in local 
markets for its shapely, beautiful fruit. Fruit 
is large, pale yellow with a decided red 
blush; flesh crisp, tender. A quick bearer 
adapted to coastal climate. 
YELLOW BELLEFLOWER. A well-known 
fall apple bearing large fruit, oblong and 
ribbed. Skin is yellow, touched with green, 
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has a pink blush. Flesh is white, firm, 
tender and juicy. Very aromatic. 
YELLOW DELICIOUS. Golden yellow sport 
of the Delicious apple. Combines all of the 
desirable features of its parent with hand- 
some color and wide range of adaptability. 
YELLOW NEWTOWN PIPPIN. The winter 
apple supreme. Has a wide planting range 
and is an excellent keeper. Fruit is large, 
golden yellow with some russeting. Flesh 
is creamy white, firm, tender and slightly 
acid. Excellent for eating and cooking. 
Cratapples 
RED SIBERIAN. Fruit small and bright red 
in color. Flesh subacid; fine for cider, jel- 
lies and preserves. 
TRANSCFNDENT. Fruit is large, golden 
yellow with red cheek; flesh subacid, crisp 
and tender. 
YELLOW SIBERIAN. Fruit medium large, 
golden yellow, borne in large clusters. 
Flesh is juicy, subacid and of very good 
quality. 
Fruits are more crisp and tender of 
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