The land of sunshine, a handbook of the resources, products, industries and climate of New Mexico . ^ noted for its large largest bearing orchard is that of J. J. Hagerman, andcomprises something over 740 acres. The most profitable va-. THE LAND OF SUNSHINE. 69 rieties grown are the winter apples such as the Ben Davis,Gano, Missouri Pippin, Winesap and Mammoth Black a lesser degree the early varieties are also prolific; amongthe leading kinds may be mentioned the Earl}^ Harvest, RedJune, Yellow Transparent and the Maidens Blush. The ap-ples seem to be free from insect pest
The land of sunshine, a handbook of the resources, products, industries and climate of New Mexico . ^ noted for its large largest bearing orchard is that of J. J. Hagerman, andcomprises something over 740 acres. The most profitable va-. THE LAND OF SUNSHINE. 69 rieties grown are the winter apples such as the Ben Davis,Gano, Missouri Pippin, Winesap and Mammoth Black a lesser degree the early varieties are also prolific; amongthe leading kinds may be mentioned the Earl}^ Harvest, RedJune, Yellow Transparent and the Maidens Blush. The ap-ples seem to be free from insect pests. ether pomaceous fruits, like the pear and quince, thrive aswell as the apple, but these are not so important nor are theyplanted in such large areas. The pear has a marked adapt-ability, the trees usually bear early, are among the bestdrouth resisters, and are long lived and hardy. The fruit,especially of the large varieties, like the Bartlett, Idaho,Beurre, Easter, grows very large and is of fine quality. Atpresent the pear is as free from disease and insect pests asthe apple. The dreaded pear blight, which is so destructivein the east, has not yet made its appearance here. There is abright future for the more extensive planting of this
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