Performance of Newer Apples in Massachusetts

Abstract

W. D. Weeks, of the University of Massachusetts has made the following comments about some of the newer apple varieties as they have performed in his state:

Puritan—an attractive, large, red, early apple, that ripens before Early McIntosh. The trade likes it, but it is a little tart, and tree is biennial.

Wellington—a large fairly attractive apple that ripens with Melba. Has not been productive. Is primarily a processing apple. Foliage is susceptible to spray injury. Of doubtful value.

Spartan—an attractive, dark red apple, one week after McIntosh. Fruit has excellent dessert quality, but runs small.

Melrose—Dual-purpose variety three weeks after McIntosh. Attractive dark red fruit of excellent quality when well grown. Subject to russeting under some conditions.

Spencer: Attractive bright red, high quality late apple. May develop storage disorders. Probably most promising for the roadside stand.

Monroe—A bright red, fairly attractive, late maturing processing variety. Dessert quality fair to good. Foliage susceptible to powdery mildew.