Fruit Trees and Plants 
A GUIDE FOR SELECTING VARIETIES 
OF FRUITS 
We doubt whether there is another section that has 
such a range of climatic conditions as has the Rocky 
Mountain and Plains region. Exposure and altitude 
are more varying factors than latitude. Our mountain 
ranges, as a rule, afford zones of protection along the 
base of the mountains and within sheltered valleys 
where fruit growing more readily expands to commer- 
cial proportions. In many parts of this section, exist- 
ing plants of fruits have already pointed out what 
will or will not do well in a certain area. Here are 
suggestions, however, if you are in doubt as to what 
might grow best in your locality. In all cases soil and 
watering should be favorable, and windbreaks where 
necessary. 
SECTION I: In the higher exposed plains of the 
Eastern slope, up to about 6,500 feet and the higher 
mountain valleys—Crab Apples, Gooseberries, Currants, 
Garden Roots, Hardy Cheyenne Strawberries. 
SECTION II: In the more agricultural sections of 
the exposed Eastern Slope plains and mountain valleys 
up to 7,000 feet—All items in Section I in addition to 
Yellow Transparent, Wealthy, Cortland, Haralson, Mc- 
Intosh, N. W. Greening and Sheriff varieties of apples; 
Beta Grapes; Hardy Cheyenne Strawberries. 
SECTION III: Where there are more moderate 
climatic conditions on the Eastern Slope, especially in 
the irrigated sections of around 5,000 feet or less, 
mountain valleys, and the Western Slope up to 6,000 
feet—A1ll items in Sections I and II in addition to Sour 
Cherries, European Plums; Additional Apple varieties; 
Pears, Strawberries, Raspberries, Grapes, (advisable to 
cover Raspberries in winter). 
SECTION IV: In the Western Slope districts of 
5,000 feet or less and the southern part of the Rocky 
Mountain region, there are many localities where the 
more tender fruits, such as peaches, can be grown suc- 
or as in addition to all items in Sections I, II and 
Apples 
Summer Varieties 
RED JUNE. August. Me- 
dium size, deep red, good fla- 
vor; productive. 
YELLOW TRANSPARENT. 
Ripens in August. A splendid 
early cooking and eating ap- 
ple; medium to large, pale yel- 
low fruit. Hardy. bears young. 
WHITNEY CRAB. August. Hardy, good bearer; 
fruit small to medium, striped red and green, fine for 
eating and canning; sweet and crisp. 
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