




The New 
GRAHAM SPY 
MONROE, MICHIGAN 
Born 1850 and Still Growing 

Twa. Outstanding Developments 
OF “GREENING BUD-SELECTED” APPLE VARIETIES 

The New 
GRAHAM SPY 
(U.S. Plant Patent No. 278) 
The new Graham Spy is so outstanding in all 
desirable characteristics that we have patented 
the variety. The Apple originated in the orchard 
of the Manistee Orchard Company, one of the 
largest in Michigan, containing over 10,000 
Apple trees and was named for Mr. Thomas 
Graham, President of the Company. It originated 
as a whole tree variation of Northern Spy and 
is Similar to Northern Spy in the growth charac- 
teristics of the tree and in the size, shape and 
general appearance of the fruit. The Apples 
mature earlier in the season and should be har- 
vested soon after McIntosh. They store well 
and are especially good for cooking and for pies, 
retaining their exquisite flavor. The color is 
deep crimson, both deeper and brighter than 
Northern Spy, and while the original strain 
varied from an ordinary strived type to more 
attractive red-striped and solid red forms, we 
are propagating only the’ more desirable solid 
red forms through bud selection. Attention was 
first called to the original tree when it produced 
a full crop of nine bushels when it was eleven 
years old. 


The Famous 
JONATHAN 
(Anderson Strain No. 1) 
The characteristics of the parent tree of this strain 
are early bearing and heavy annual production of 
exceptionally large sized fruit. A check tree growing 
in the same orchard and a typical ordinary Jonathan 
tree, of equal size and growing under identical condi- 
tions and care, took two years longer to come into 
bearing. This check tree has produced less than one- 
half of the fruit that the parent tree has and the 
fruit has always been small which is characteristic 
of the Jonathan variety. Over the same period the 
parent tree produced 3814 bushels of fruit, the aver- 
age of which was 614 ounces, whereas the check tree 
produced but 1414 bushels and the average size 
being 4.72 ounces. We have corrected the only fault 
of the Jonathan, thereby increasing the profits of 
those who plant it. The color of the fruit is an attrac- 
tive bright red, the flesh is white, firm, crisp, tender, 
juicy, aromatic and sprightly sub-acid; in all, a very 
beautiful Apple, highly flavored, either for dessert 
or culinary uses. One of the most desirable varieties 
for the fancy trade at holiday season. 
“Bud-Selected” Strains 
of Autumn Apples 
Solid Red Snow (Farley No. 1). A solid red type of Snow, also 
known as Fameuse, which is completely segregated. The 
original parent tree produces only solid red fruits. There is no 
indication of striping whatsoever. This super-selected strain 
of Red Snow can be planted with confidence where ordinary 
Snows will not color satisfactorily. This is a very well and 
favorably known dessert Apple, beautiful in appearance. The 
skin is thin, tender, smooth and extremely attractive. The 
flesh is snow-white, very tender, juicy, sub-acid and aromatic. 
Season, October to mid-Winter. 

ABOUT 
POLLINATION 
Although most varieties of Apples will 
produce a few fruits in most years and 
some varieties will likely produce a fair 
crop in favorable years when self pol- 
linated—all varieties benefit by cross pol- 
lination. It is good practice therefore, to 
plant not more than 2 to 4 rows of one 
variety in a block alternating with desir- 
able pollinating varieties. 
Good results may be anticipated where 
any two or more of such standard com- 
mercial varieties as McIntosh, Wagener, 
Wealthy, Grimes, Jonathan, Steele Red, 
and Delicious are planted together. 
Duchess and Fameuse may be planted to- 
gether or either one may be planted with 
McIntosh, Wagener, Wealthy, Grimes, or 
Jonathan. Northern Spy and Graham 
should be planted with such varieties as 
Grimes, Jonathan, Steele Red, or Deli- 
cious for best results although such varie- 
ties as McIntosh, Wagener, and Wealthy 
would make satisfactory combinations 
with Northern Spy in most years. 

Be Tolerant to the New and Apply the Inflexible Yardstick to Greening Quality 
