A CATALOG OF NEW FRUITS 
ALE LES 
Apple varieties, due to their long life and slowness in coming into production 
are much more stable than the small fruits. Nevertheless, if centuries are used 
as the yardstick, many changes can be noted. The demands of the public like- 
wise change and must be given due consideration. In order to meet these changes 
new varieties are continually needed. Just at present our greatest need is for a 
productive, late red apple of good quality that not only equals the desirable 
characters of the Baldwin but is superior in quality and free from bitter-pit. 
To date no such apple is known. However, we have varieties, such as the Ma- 
coun and Cortland that are gradually increasing in importance and at the present 
time the latter can be rated as one of New York’s leading varieties. 
Unfortunately the performance and suitability of a variety for a particular area 
cannot be determined except by growing it. The following kinds have been deemed 
worthy of a trial and an attempt has been made to depict their good character- 
istics as well as their defects. 
Alton—is a promising, medium-sized, red apple ripening early in August 
ahead of Early McIntosh and just after Crimson Beauty. Its chief claim 
for consideration is that the flavor is sufficiently mild and aromatic that 
the fruits can be eaten with relish and they possess enough acidity to be 
good cookers as well. Sorts like Crimson Beauty are too tart for dessert. 
The apples ripen over a fairly long season and for this reason are espe- 
cially valuable for the roadside market. The trees are not always reliable 
croppers. 
Carlton—ripens one month later than Red Astrachan which it resembles. It 
is large, round-conic, and an attractive dark red. The flesh is white, tender, 
juicy, subacid, and of Astrachan flavor. The tree is vigorous and bears 
annually. Carlton is recommended for culinary uses. This variety evidently 
succeeds in the warm areas, as it is now on the Mississippi recommended list. 
Cortland—is the leading commercial variety sent out by the Association and its 
popularity increases as the public becomes acquainted with its good qualities. 
Cortland now ranks third among the commercial varieties of New York. Its 
tree is medium in size, productive and an annual and early bearer. The fruit 
hangs better to the trees than that of its McIntosh parent. In common storage 
it keeps much better. The apples are large, oblate, well colored with blush 
and stripes and have a crisp, white-flesh that does not discolor when exposed 
to the air. The flesh has a pleasing sprightliness that makes it desirable for 
dessert, salads and culinary uses. Cortland is subject to aphid and scab in- 
jury. For best keeping quality fruits must be harvested while hard-ripe. 
Crimson Beauty—a very early red apple from New Brunswick. Tree is hardy, 
productive and an annual bearer. Fruit is large, slightly flattened, sprightly 
and fair in quality. Like all early varieties, fruit drops easily and therefore 
trees should be spot picked. Desirable for roadside markets and home use. 
Dunning—is the earliest ripening good red sweet apple. It ripens early in August 
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